The Importance of Influenza Vaccination – Aged Care

At various points in my life, I have known pain. Falling over as a child. Dreading the dentist’s drill. Appendicitis (youch!). Natural, unmedicated child birth (which, from those days – three of them – onwards, became the benchmark against which I’ve rated all subsequent experiences). Falling over – as one becomes increasingly more prone to... Read More

Slowly, some might say stealthily, the government is putting a greater onus on Australia’s elderly – and their families – to stump up a greater amount for their aged-care fees. On January 1 this year, the government introduced rules that made it harder for people who are entering residential aged care to collect a pension.... Read More

What does it mean to grow old at home, not in one? In this episode of Grey Matters, Tracey and Ben talk about what it means to age in place and how you can make plans to choose the way you age. To listen to the podcast – press the ‘play’ button below.   Key... Read More