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Are the latest ‘biological age’ tests all they’re cracked up to be?

A published charter acknowledges that many individuals in residential aged care, or receiving home care services, con...

Australia lifted its pension age to 67 in 2023, but some manual labourers say they are physically unable to keep work...

What’s the difference between being lonely and choosing to navigate life independently?

SA's Greek Orthodox community has launched a new initiative to raise dementia awareness.

Financial issues were one of the main reasons older people living in residential care called OPAN’s Aged Care Advocac...

Wangaratta police are calling on community members to report elder abuse, with new data revealing physical assault is...

Public transport and the lack of specialist appointments were among the biggest issues expressed at a recent seniors ...

Gold Coast Health is preparing to open 22 new beds in 2 specialist units designed to care for older people with demen...

A new study shows why there are more good reasons to get a flu or COVID shot

An "overworked and under-resourced" state agency, the WA Public Trustee, is facing fresh allegations.

Funding will include $365 million for crisis accommodation and "head" leasing, and more than $200 million in speciali...

Catherine House, a women's homelessness service in Adelaide, reports a 36% increase in support requests over the past...

A Greens MP says she supports the Relationship Australia NSW calls for action to help the 15% of older people aged 6...

Homelessness organisations across Queensland are reporting overwhelming demand for their services.

South Australia’s Office for Ageing Well has just created a media campaign called Tackling Ageism 2025, partly in res...

This opinion piece discusses the facts about elder abuse, the changing landscape of ageing, and what will impact our ...

Imagine not being able to cough, sneeze or be hugged for fear of your bones breaking.

Greater Shepparton City Council wants to better understand how older residents can feel safer, more connected, and be...

Researchers at Griffith University are seeking adults aged 65+ to share their valuable perspectives on aging and life...

Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM recently hosted roundtables focused on advancing the rights of o...

Relationships Australia NSW has released a Policy Paper detailing 29 recommendations to drive abuse down and increase...

At the memory clinic, Jim Rogers is asked to reach out and touch his husband's left cheek with his right hand.

Housing for the Aged Action Group has released a new report looking at the link between housing and elder abuse.

National organisation welcomes new retirement village laws after a five year consultation and many years of advocacy ...

The Maleny Men’s Shed recently hosted Sophie Brewster from Elder Abuse Prevention and Support Service (EAPSS).

There are unofficial websites and social media accounts spreading Centrelink misinformation online.

Older people want to age well, and providers have to meet them in the middle by delivering person-centred and rights-...

New research by Better Place Australia reveals that many older Victorians may be reluctant to engage with current eld...

Proposed legislation aimed to improve the prevention of elder abuse has been prompted by public concern following hig...