Australian aged care policy: past, present and future
Updated: Oct 13, 2019 The Community has lost confidence in the Australian aged care system. There are regular reports of unacceptable care and few people now want to go into residential care. Not surprisingly we have a Royal Commission examining the problems....
Ageism
Today 16 percent of the population is 65 or older - around 3.8 million people and growing. Around half of children born today can expect to live into their 80s - up from around 50 years in 1900. Around 20 percent Australians (5.7 million) are expected to be 65 or...
Coronavirus – unintended consequences for older people
Keeping frail older people safe from Coronavirus may come with risks and unintended consequences. Video conferencing has become all the rage as we we realise social distancing doesn't mean giving up on social contact. Virtual, drinks, lunch, dinners and parties...