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Aged Care Taskforce Recommends More Means-Testing and Support for In-Home Care The federal government’s aged care taskforce has recommended that well-off older Australians should pay more of their own aged care costs in the future, and that more support should be provided for in-home care. The taskforce, chaired by aged care minister Anika Wells, is […]

Silver Memories’ Harmonious Melodies Revive Elderly Spirits Silver Memories, a radio station founded by Gary Thorpe OAM in 2007, is revolutionizing the well-being of the elderly, particularly those facing cognitive challenges or dementia, through its soothing and cheerful music selections from the 1940s to the 1970s. By bringing its broadcast service directly to aged care

COVID-19 on the Rise: Taking Precautions for a Safe Festive Season Although the exact number of COVID-19 cases is uncertain due to changes in testing protocols, indicators such as sewage surveillance data, ED presentations, hospitalizations, and aged care outbreaks suggest a resurgence of the virus. The Hunter New England Local Health District has observed an

Waning Enthusiasm for COVID-19 Boosters Threatens Aged Care Residents A concerning decline in COVID-19 booster vaccination rates among aged care residents in New South Wales has raised alarms among health experts, who attribute the trend to “vaccine fatigue” and a diminished perception of the virus as a pressing threat. As of Friday, only 44 percent

Queensland Doctors Call for Mask Mandate as Hospitalizations Surge Amidst Covid-19 Wave As Queensland grapples with the eighth wave of COVID-19, the state’s medical community is calling for a return to mask mandates in public gatherings, hospitals, GP surgeries, and planes. This urgent plea comes in response to a significant rise in hospitalizations, which have

Illawarra Aged Care Providers Navigate Mixed Fortunes Amidst Sector Challenges Despite years of industry-wide scandals and closures, the annual reports of Illawarra’s largest aged care providers reveal a mixed bag of financial outcomes. While one provider experienced a significant loss, another emerged with a surplus, highlighting the sector’s ongoing struggles amidst mounting costs and a

NSW Hospitals Overwhelmed by Aged Care Shortage NSW hospitals are grappling with a growing backlog of patients who are clinically ready for discharge but lack access to appropriate aged care or disability care services. This shortage has resulted in hospitals becoming de facto aged care facilities, particularly in remote rural areas. NSW Health officials have

Australians Urged to Remain Vigilant as Covid Cases Rise Amidst Variant Concerns As Australia gears up for the summer season, health experts are issuing a timely warning to the public to continue taking COVID-19 seriously, as a resurgence of cases fueled by a diverse range of variants is sweeping across the country. Recent data indicates