Across Australia and New Zealand, tens of thousands of older people pass away annually from natural causes—often after long periods of illness, frailty, or declining function. While death is a universal experience, the quality of a person’s final chapter depends...

As Australia’s population ages, the government continues to reshape the aged care system to ensure it remains safe, fair, and sustainable for older people and their families. At the recent Australian Association of Gerontology Conference, Minister for Aged Care and...

Providing compassionate, respectful, and well-informed end-of-life care is one of the most meaningful responsibilities within Australia’s aged care system. Families often face uncertainty during this deeply emotional time, while staff across home care, residential...

For many older Australians, ageing well is not just about living longer — it is about maintaining independence, confidence, and the ability to engage in meaningful daily activities. Recent research published in the Journal of Applied Gerontology highlights a promising...

For many older Australians, dementia is one of the most feared health conditions. We often focus on brain games, supplements, or memory exercises as prevention strategies — yet we overlook one of the most powerful contributors to long-term brain health: Emotional...

Across Australia, aged care is evolving — not only through policy reform and funding updates, but also through a deeper focus on clinical safety and quality of care. One of the latest developments is the introduction of a national Point of Care Testing (POCT)...

Discover how virtual reality enhances senior care by enabling improved training, scalability, and patient wellbeing. Virtual reality (VR) is revolutionizing the healthcare sector. It allows for the practice of intricate procedures without any risk and the exploration...

For many families, conversations about end-of-life care are emotionally challenging. Yet, they are essential. The final phase of a person’s life should be shaped by dignity, comfort, and personal wishes — not by confusion or crisis-driven decisions. Australia’s new...

Big change is coming to Australia’s aged care system — but not without controversy. In late 2024, the Australian Senate voted to launch two national inquiries into the government's aged care reforms, specifically the transition to the new Support at Home (SaH) program...