Codes of practice can set the rules, but they can’t create a culture of care. Next week’s Gathering of Kindness asks health ...

Australia has approved its first GLP-1 weight-loss tablet, giving people an alternative to weekly injections such as Wegovy ...

From childhood friendships and family connections to the people who become part of our lives in older age, every encounter ...

WA she is a retired community services professional, aged care consumer advocate and Convener of the Australian Self-Managed Support at Home – Consumer Core Group. Drawing on decades of experience in ...

To the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, and everyone responsible for shaping Support at Home, Australia’s aged care reforms promised dignity, ...

With South Australia’s new smoking ban for aged care homes weeks away, older smokers are finding fewer doors open. Queensland ...

Creatine is no longer just for gym regulars. More people now take it for their mood and brain health. One study gave people a ...

Many families aren’t sure what good palliative care looks like in aged care, or when to start asking. Here is what to expect, ...

Content warning: This article discusses allegations of sexual assault against older women. Support services are listed at the end. A former nurse charged with raping three elderly patients at Brisbane ...