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A look at ‘new age’ luxury and comfort in residential aged care facilities

A look at ‘new age’ luxury and comfort in residential aged care facilities

Some residential aged care facilities are taking a fresh approach to their facilities and offerings.

By seeking guidance and staying informed, you can ensure a smooth transition into aged care. Source: Getty Images.

Aged care fees: How much should I expect to pay?

Aged care fees: How much should I expect to pay?

As we enter our golden years, understanding the intricacies of aged care and its associated fees becomes increasingly important.

Navigating the aged care landscape can be complex and overwhelming, especially when considering the diverse range of services, costs, and support that is available. Source: Getty Images.

Key questions to ask when choosing an aged care facility

Key questions to ask when choosing an aged care facility

When it comes to choosing an aged care facility, there are several important questions that you need to ask to ensure your chosen location meets your needs.

A new hotline will be established to ensure aged care residents are being provided with nutritious meals. Source: Getty

New service offers seniors a vital tool in reporting poor quality aged care food

New service offers seniors a vital tool in reporting poor quality aged care food

New hotline empowers seniors to expose low-quality meals in aged care facilities, as part of a $12.9 million government initiative for improved nutrition.

Having the aged care conversation with a loved one can be a challenging but necessary step in ensuring their wellbeing as they age. Source: Getty Images.

How to successfully navigate the aged care discussion with a loved one

How to successfully navigate the aged care discussion with a loved one

While the aged care discussion may be uncomfortable to initiate, it's an important step toward ensuring the best possible care for your loved one.

The government is looking to 'refine' its 24/7 aged care promise. Source: Getty

Government seeking ‘alternative arrangements’ for 24/7 aged care promise amid closure concerns

Government seeking ‘alternative arrangements’ for 24/7 aged care promise amid closure concerns

As aged care facilities face workforce shortages and closures due to new reforms, the Albanese government aims to prevent potential shutdowns in the sector by "refining" its 24/7 mandatory nurses policy.

Bapu urges Albanese government to find ways to entice retired nurses to return to work. Source: Getty

Bupa’s bold solution to fix aged care labour shortage

Bupa’s bold solution to fix aged care labour shortage

Bupa calls for pension system reform and importation of retired nurses to combat chronic labour shortage.

Aged care is expected to drive up costs by 23 per cent and become the fifth-largest area of government spending. Source: Getty Images.

Government’s $4.8 billion commitment to aged care deemed insufficient

Government’s $4.8 billion commitment to aged care deemed insufficient

Industry groups warn that the government's $4.8 billion commitment to aged care may not be enough to keep facilities running.

A new program hopes to improve the wellbeing of older adults. Source: Getty Images.

New program aims to enhance wellbeing of older adults receiving home-based aged care

New program aims to enhance wellbeing of older adults receiving home-based aged care

With an increasing number of Australians receiving aged care services in their homes, a new program hopes to improve the wellbeing of residents.

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