Introduction Diabetes is one of the most common chronic health conditions affecting older Australians. As people age, diabetes management can become more complex due to changes in mobility, appetite, medications, memory, and overall health. This is why person-centred...

Introduction Every older Australian deserves to feel safe, respected, and treated with dignity. Within aged care settings, restrictive practices are sometimes used to prevent harm. However, these interventions can also affect a person’s freedom, independence, and...

Introduction Staying socially connected is an important part of healthy ageing. Research continues to show that regular communication with family and friends can help reduce loneliness, improve emotional wellbeing, and support mental health in older age. For many...

Introduction Australia’s aged care reforms were introduced with the promise of improving support for older Australians. However, many advocacy organisations and families are now raising concerns about long wait times, increased service costs, and reduced care...

Introduction Many older Australians and their families believe that means testing in aged care automatically makes services affordable. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. While means testing determines how costs are shared between individuals and the...

Healthy ageing involves far more than physical health alone. Emotional wellbeing, social connection, creativity, and meaningful experiences also play an important role in quality of life as people grow older. For many older Australians, creative activities such as...

Healthy ageing is often associated with physical health, exercise, and nutrition. However, growing research suggests that emotional wellbeing may also play a significant role in brain health as people grow older. Long-term emotional stress, social isolation,...

Growing older should never mean losing your independence, dignity, or ability to make choices about your own life. Across Australia, older people receiving aged care services — whether at home or in residential care — are protected by important rights designed to...

Growing older often brings important life decisions. From choosing support services to understanding aged care options, many older Australians and their families find themselves navigating unfamiliar and emotional situations. For some people, these conversations...