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The Key to Staying at Home as You Age – Preventing Falls and Accidents in the Home

The most common reasons that older people are admitted to hospital are falls and accidents that have occurred in the home. According to Queensland Health, in that state alone at least one in four people over 65 have a fall each year. Over 40 % have multiple falls and over 30 % of those who... Read More

Mistreatment of Older People Sparks Aged Care Inquiry by Federal Minister

An independent review has been ordered for the Commonwealth’s aged care quality regulatory processes after it failed to identify the poor care and abuse that was happening at South Australia’s Oakden facility. The aged mental health facility is to be shut down after it was found that they were mistreating and abusing their dementia patients.... Read More

Work-related health and safety issues should be paid for by employers

While many of us are not subject to extreme working conditions, the negative impact of work on the health of employees incurs a cost both to the individual and society. Read More
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