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The aged care inquiry will wrap up this week. Source: Getty (stock image)

Politics

Shocking sexual assault figures as aged care royal commission wraps up

It has been revealed that at least one in five people receiving residential aged care have received substandard care.

Written byJessica Galley

Politics

Royal commission: Aged care sector ‘insufficiently prepared’ for Covid-19

Royal commission: Aged care sector ‘insufficiently prepared’ for Covid-19

Aged Care Minister Richard Colbeck responded to the report and accepted all six recommendations made by the royal commission.

Written byJessica Galley

The aged care minister addressed the media on Thursday afternoon. Source: Getty.

News

Liz Hayes breaks down over hospital blunder that led to elderly father’s death

Liz Hayes breaks down over hospital blunder that led to elderly father’s death

"He was always fearful something like that would happen."

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Liz Hayes' father Brian Ryan died on September 11, 2019, as a result of a catastrophic stroke. Source: 60 Minutes/Twitter.

Politics

Lisa Millar grills Richard Colbeck over aged care failures amid Covid-19

Lisa Millar grills Richard Colbeck over aged care failures amid Covid-19

"It got to a point where it wasn’t safe for the residents and they needed more help and they said that help didn’t turn up."

Written byJessica Galley

The aged care minister apologised to those who have been impacted by Covid-19 this morning. Source: Getty.

News

Older Australians urged to organise advanced care plans in light of Covid-19

Older Australians urged to organise advanced care plans in light of Covid-19

A new report recommends that the strain on the healthcare system could be eased if more people implemented advance care plans.

Written byRachael Rosel

It's time for high-risk Australians to put pen to paper and come up with an advanced care plan. Source: Getty.

Politics

‘Rather be dead’: Aged care resident on heartbreaking reality of life in lockdown

‘Rather be dead’: Aged care resident on heartbreaking reality of life in lockdown

Melburnian Merle Mitchell, 85, told the Aged Care Royal Commission that she wakes up every day disappointed to be alive.

Written byJessica Galley

Merle Mitchell, from Glen Waverley, gave evidence to the Aged Care Royal Commission on Monday. Source: ACRC.

Aged care

New study reveals how much Aussies are willing to pay to avoid aged care

New study reveals how much Aussies are willing to pay to avoid aged care

Would you be happy to cough up almost $10,000 a year if it meant staying at home in old age? Apparently most Australians would.

Written byJessica Galley

It's commonly agreed that the aged care sector is inadequately funded, but would you be willing to part with your own cash to change that? Source: Getty.

Aged care

Let us live at home for longer: Older Aussies largely opposed to aged care

Let us live at home for longer: Older Aussies largely opposed to aged care

The Aged Care Royal Commission released new data showing Aussies would overwhelmingly prefer to live out old age in the comfort of their own homes.

Written byRachael Rosel

Majority of Aussies don't have a good idea of how residents are treated in aged care facilities. Source: Getty.

Politics

More support for older Aussies as PM unveils 6’100 extra home care packages

More support for older Aussies as PM unveils 6’100 extra home care packages

"This is about ensuring that Australians, as they age, have greater choices, that families have greater choices."

Written byJessica Galley

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the additional packages on Wednesday. Source: Getty.

News

‘It’s a fundamental problem’: Aged care staffing issues must be addressed

‘It’s a fundamental problem’: Aged care staffing issues must be addressed

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will recommence inquiries next month, and inadequate staffing levels will be a major part of the agenda.

The Positive Ageing AdvocateMarcus Riley

The aged care staffing crisis has affected the care of the country's elderly. Source: Getty