Aug 11, 2017

What is it Like to Live with Hearing Loss?

What is it like to live with hearing loss? Many older people go years before they do anything about their hearing. Today we talk with audiologist Marguerite and her client Rosalie.

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Sydney Aged Care Royal Commission hearing begins on Monday

Media Release: Royal Commission The Royal Commission’s next public hearing will run over two weeks in Sydney, commencing on 6 May 2019. At the hearing the Royal Commission will inquire into the quality and safety of residential aged care, with a focus on care for people living with dementia. Australia’s population is ageing and there... Read More

Pain is Often Unrecognised and Untreated in Aged Care

Residents in aged care often live with various medical conditions. While many have dementia, others have heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis and other medical conditions that need treatment and management. Regardless, aged care residents are often frail, vulnerable and struggling with pain. However, pain is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated in the elderly and this problem is... Read More

Asia Pacific’s ageing market value projected to hit US$4.56 trillion by 2025

According to findings from the 4th Asia Pacific Silver Economy Business Opportunities Report 2020 edition, Asia Pacific’s ageing market value is estimated to hit US$4.56 trillion by the year 2025. This marks an increase of 43 percent from US$3.2 trillion in 2020. In line with previous editions of the Report, launched on Friday by Ageing Asia, household savings continue to be the metric to estimate the capacity of an individual to purchase goods and services outside of their daily consumption needs. Read More
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