This week's most read

What does it really take to help someone die well? Registered nurse and researcher Priyanka Vandersman says palliative care isn't just the "pointy end". It's the whole journey, including the small declines, extra falls and repeat infections that signal change. Real holistic care means noticing these moments and starting honest conversations sooner. Read More

Respite is booming, but fewer stays are converting

Respite usage hit a record high in August, but fewer of those stays are converting into permanent care than at any point in the Mirus Australia series. We break down what's driving the split between rising respite volume and falling conversion, and what it signals for occupancy planning into FY27. Read More
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Has hay fever season started early? And what’s the most common culprit?

Sneezing, itchy eyes and a blocked nose? Hay fever season may have arrived early in parts of Australia. Strong vegetation growth across the eastern states could mean more pollen in the air, with grass pollen the most common culprit. Here’s what’s driving this year’s season and how to keep symptoms under control. Read More

OPAN mailing system compromised by Bitcoin scammers

A Bitcoin scam has been sent from OPAN’s mailing system, with the fake email claiming the organisation had lost access to its bank accounts and needed cryptocurrency donations. OPAN has issued a security warning after the unauthorised message was distributed, telling recipients not to click its links or hand over personal information. Read More

Labor wants to censor social media. Aged care is a case study in why that is dangerous

Labor wants to censor social media and stop politicians from sharing clips of politicians and senior bureaucrats being questioned in parliament. But aged care shows exactly why that scrutiny matters. When ministers and officials deny problems or give evasive answers, short clips can expose the gap between what government says and what Australians actually experience. Read More

#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.

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