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Because dementia is commonly associated with old age, many don’t realise that the condition can be diagnosed in those as young as in their 30s. In Australia, there are currently around 400,000 people living with dementia. Of those, nearly 26,000 have what is known as ‘younger onset dementia’, the term given to dementia when it... Read More

With a shortage of aged care workers, could virtual nursing help fill the gap? A new government-funded trial will explore its potential. Read More

This week the royal commission is focussing on staffing in aged care, a topic that has emerged as the sector’s largest and most insidious problem. Monday’s sombre opening marked the passing of the chair of the commission, Richard Tracey. Commissioner Lynelle Briggs said Commissioner Tracey used the words “cruel” and “unkind” to describe aspects of... Read More