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Here at HelloCare, we are always looking for great stories. Whether it be a positive ageing story, human interest piece, an insider’s perspective or an elders story to share for Wisdom Wednesday, we would love to hear from you.

Meanwhile, we are always looking for people to write for us as a contributor. If you are an expert in your field, a consumer, health professional, senior or family carer, get in contact to find out more or pitch a story.

Please send us an email at: stories@hellocare.com.au.

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Majority of unreasonable force incidents found to involve residents with severe cognitive decline

A new report from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has shown the majority of instances of unreasonable force reported in the sector involved interactions between residents and more than half of those residents had severe cognitive impairment. Read More

Elderly Man Dies In Retirement Home After Five-Hour Ambulance Wait

An elderly man has died after waiting five hours for an ambulance, even though the nearest ambulance station was only 1 kilometer away from his retirement home. Read More

Pedestrian deaths prompt call for older walkers to wear hi-vis clothing

  Statistics reveal older pedestrians are particularly at risk of becoming the victim of traffic accidents, leading Victoria’s peak body for older people to recommend they begin wearing bright or hi-vis clothing as a safety precaution. Shocking data reveals that one-third of the 400 pedestrians who lost their lives on Victorian roads over the last... Read More
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