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A survey of almost 300 retirement village residents impacted by the Cairns Regional Council’s proposed rates changes ...

Mathers House and Criterion House are a much loved hub for positive ageing services, including this handy activity gu...

Older adults are often faced with lifestyle changes that can disrupt their sense of place and purpose.

Australians lost $3 million to scams involving crypto ATMs in the 12 months to January, according to reports made to ...

'Find me services': Andrew Rogers demanded LGBTQIA+ friendly aged care and got it

The conference panel, moderated by publisher Tim Burrowes, discussed a variety of topics, among them “the ageism in t...

Do you live, work or volunteer in Knox and have an understanding of the issues impacting seniors?

Queensland’s elderly residents are suffering psychological and financial abuse and manipulation – often at the hands ...

Purple bows are popping up over the Macedon Ranges for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

A group of local knitters and crocheters are raising awareness and understanding of elder abuse.

An event highlighting respect towards elders in Mullewa is one of eight across the Mid West and Gascoyne.

People with dementia often receive suboptimal hospital care due to difficulties communicating their needs in these bu...

A new pioneering, three-year pilot initiative is transforming dementia respite care in Victoria’s Loddon-Mallee region.

A long-vacant aged care facility in Mount Hutton, in the Hunter Valley, is now home to women over 55 experiencing ho...

The Australian Government has just announced a brief deferral of the new Aged Care Act 2024, with the revised commenc...

Watch this 9News report on The Biscuit Tin project, an initiative to build respect and acknowledge the value older wo...

Townsville City Council is warning local pet owners about an international pet scam run by a group called ‘Petchip’.

New research finds that changing the way health workers speak about people living with dementia can lead to improved ...

Leading seniors advocate and Advocare CEO, Bev Jowle, writes this powerful opinion piece about elder abuse and coerci...

As we gear up for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, COTA is thrilled to announce the walks and seve...

116 safe, comfortable, and modern homes for Sydney residents aged 55 and over have been pledged by early next year th...

Are you an older Tasmanian needing legal advice? Or are you worried about an older person you know?

Major changes are underway for Australia’s leadership on ageing and aged care following the federal election.

WEAAD is an opportunity for individuals, families, groups and organisations to speak out against elder abuse.

Stand Up and Speak Out about abuse of older people and demonstrate your support by holding an event to mark WEAAD on ...

A $2.9 million grant will improve care for culturally and linguistically diverse carers and people living with dementia.

Harrowing tales of how the elderly are treated in their own homes are being told across Queensland.

Dementia Australia’s resident medical specialist answers your questions about all things dementia.

As public awareness of dementia grows, so too does the appetite for prevention.

Overcrowded homes and a lack of healthcare is forcing many people to move from remote communities to Darwin.