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View from The Hill: The role of ‘profit’ is the elephant in the aged care room

Picture: Mick Tsikas/AAP Scott Morrison finds himself besieged on two fronts in the political war over aged care. The royal commissioners inquiring into the sector...

Only 25% of older Australians have an advance care plan. Coronavirus makes it even more important

Image: Shuttlestock Older adults and those with chronic health conditions share an increased risk of experiencing severe symptoms if they contract COVID-19. But they’re not a homogeneous...

The government has thrown another $171 million at the problem. But a real plan for aged care has been missing all along

Picture: Daniel Pockett/AAP As deaths in aged care continue to rise, the community may find the Morrison government’s announcement of an additional A$171.5 million to boost...

Renovations as stimulus? Home modifications can do so much more to transform people’s lives

Ingo Bartussek/Shutterstock The stated purpose of the Morrison government’s HomeBuilder program is to stimulate the economy and create construction jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our research shows home...

How to check if your mum or dad’s nursing home is up to scratch

If family members are in a nursing home, it’s difficult to know if they’re getting the care they need. Here are some ways...

Australia’s residential aged care facilities are getting bigger and less home-like

Most older people want to stay at home as long as they can. When this is no longer possible, they move into residential aged care facilities,...
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