“People need help now, not in 12 months.” A new survey has captured the frustrations of older Australians waiting for Support at Home services, with residents calling for a simpler system that delivers care when it is needed.
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A rare alliance across the Senate has stopped Labor’s plan to cut the rebate for over-65s. Mark Butler called it an “absolute travesty”. The Health Minister called the pushback a “political stunt” after the bill was shelved before it could be debated.
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The NSW Government is calling out the Albanese Government over aged care, and it’s not subtle. Health Minister Ryan Park says Canberra’s duty “is not being met” and thousands of hospital beds will be lost as a result.
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Anti-ageing supplements promise everything from increased energy and vitality to a longer life, but how much of the science stands up? Research into their potential benefits is growing, although there is still limited evidence that supplements can help us stay healthier for longer.
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Aged care occupancy has hit record highs, and carers are paying the price. Getting even a short respite stay in NSW, and increasingly Queensland, is now close to impossible, with many families told to call back closer to the time.
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As we grow older, memories of childhood and family can take on new meaning. In this story, storyteller Michael Preston recounts Elsa's discovery of her father's wartime past and the painful family secret that followed her throughout her life.
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Good nutrition helps older Australians stay strong, energised and independent at home. But eating well doesn't have to mean complicated meal plans or hours in the kitchen. A dietitian shares five simple ways to make it easier.
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#WisdomWednesday
Wisdom Wednesday is about celebrating the experience and wisdom of our elders across the globe through storytelling. It's through these stories that we attempt to elevate their often unspoken worth and value of age unwittingly lost to peers and future generations.
Do you have an elders story to share or are you an elder yourself that would like to be interviewed? Help us celebrate the lives of older Australians through Wisdom Wednesday, a weekly segment posted every Wednesday.
Our older generation are by definition the most experienced members of our community, but as they age and transition into more passive, physically constrained roles in society, their importance often dwindles, particularly so as they enter long-term care.
