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System failing the vulnerable?

Parkinson's Australia says older Australians with progressive, incurable neurological disorder..

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Improving dental health in aged care

A large-scale project to deliver urgently needed oral health care to aged care residents in re..

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Painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance

Ibuprofen and paracetamol are common over-the-counter medications that many of us reach for wh..

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Is aged care failing LGBTI+ people?

Many older LGBTI+ people feel pressure to ‘straighten up’ and ‘blend in’, concealing t..

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Ask Annie for dementia help

All aged care workers now have free access to Ask Annie, the award-winning mobile dementia edu..

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Pets in aged care vital for mental health and well-being

Furry, finned, or feathered, family pets come in all shapes and sizes. But while these friendl..

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Time for a new approach to chronic wounds

There's an epidemic sweeping across Australia. Growing patient numbers indicate it won’t end..

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Aged care workers say sector in crisis

Australian aged care facilities are experiencing an unprecedented crisis, with chronic underst..

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Doctors call for more RNs in aged care

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) has urged the federal government to require..