Our obligations from the Royal Commission report
28 April, 2021 by Sean Rooney, CEO of Leading Age Services AustraliaHow we support and care for older people is defined by a new vision of ageing and aged care.
Australia: a nation ready for end-of-life choices
16 April, 2021 by Jane AllmanAustralia is at a tipping point when it comes to end-of-life choices and euthanasia laws.
Sous-vide food risks in aged care
15 April, 2021 by Andrew Thomson, Think ST SolutionsA skills shortage of chefs in aged care has prompted many operations to purchase pre-prepared sous-vide food products, but this comes with heightened risk.
Survey says most Australians will get COVID vaccine
09 April, 2021The 65+ group was the most interested in vaccine protection, with more than three out of four individuals over the age of 65 planning to get vaccinated.
Dementia forecast highlights urgency of prevention
19 March, 2021Projections that one million Australians will have dementia by 2056 have promted a call to action on prevention strategies.
A day in the life of a House Companion
03 March, 2021Tracey Hogan is a House Companion at NewDirection Care in Bellmere, Queensland — a Microtown for the elderly and those living with younger onset dementia and complex care needs.
Addressing the unique allied health needs of those in residential aged care
01 March, 2021 by Ed Johnson, Clinical Innovation Officer at UmboWith a different approach to residential aged care, we can potentially reduce the burden on an overstrained system.
The future of aged care
16 February, 2021 by Amy SarcevicExploring the road ahead for Australia's aged-care system.
Awaiting the Royal Commission's final report
10 February, 2021 by Jane AllmanThe Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will submit its Final Report on 26 February 2021. What can we expect?
A mirror on care for older Australians
08 February, 2021 by Sean Rooney, CEO of Leading Age Services AustraliaLASA will work hard to translate the Royal Commission's findings and recommendations into practical actions and meaningful outcomes.
2021 predictions for the aged-care and disability sectors
10 December, 2020 by Craig Porte, Managing Director, Civica CareWhat might 2021 hold for the aged-care and disability sectors?
Aged-care COVID response: govt commits additional $132.2m
04 December, 2020The Australian Government will invest an additional $132.2 million in response to COVID-19-related recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Drink slows disease progression in early-stage Alzheimer's
18 November, 2020A nutritional drink has been found to slow the decline of cognition, function, brain atrophy and disease progression in patients with mild cognitive impairment.
Report highlights value of preventing and reducing stroke
17 November, 2020A Stroke Foundation report has found that preventing stroke and improving access to treatment and care could save thousands of lives and billions of dollars each year.
CSIRO solution creates smarter, safer homes for independent seniors
16 November, 2020CSIRO has developed a new health monitoring solution that will enable older Australians living independently at home to send real-time data to their healthcare providers.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
