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2022 year in review: Aged care’s highs and lows

This year has been a whirlwind of a trip for aged care workers, residents, clients and families. There have been major reforms, uplifting stories and stories of further issues to fix in the aged care sector, but HelloCare has loved every minute of bringing this year's coverage to our readers. Read More

I’m not your ‘good girl’ – why older people don’t like being spoken to like a baby

Calling older people names like ‘sweetie’ or ‘dear’ is quite common in aged care homes. But researchers have found that when aged care workers speak to older people as though they are children, it creates the perception of incompetence, and that can lead to a downward spiral. Read More

Ageing without assets: The challenges for renters in need of aged care services

Older women are Australia’s fastest-growing group at risk of homelessness. Without a home to sell, accessing aged care is tough. Learn how co-housing and public housing could help. Read More
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