Aged care

The Morgan Glen Iris community has a strong focus on social interaction and reducing loneliness and isolation.

Aged care

Morgan Glen Iris is offering a unique aged care alternative

It can be difficult organising appropriate care for an elderly parent or family member, but a long overdue, high-end option is now available through Morgan Glen Iris.

Written byBASScare

News

‘A national crisis’: Report reveals steep rise in ageist discrimination

‘A national crisis’: Report reveals steep rise in ageist discrimination

Australia's older generation are facing more hurdles and lower levels of happiness.

Written byAnna Wall

A report into the state of our older nation has revealed a sad, lonely picture. Source: Getty

Aged care

Nearly 1 in 3 aged care residents aren’t vaccinated against Covid

Nearly 1 in 3 aged care residents aren’t vaccinated against Covid

Most aged care homes have reported a refusal rate of between 5 per cent and 15 per cent of residents.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

New data shows aged care residents aren't jumping at the chance to get vaccinated. Source: Getty

Aged care

One age group fears nursing homes the most – and it’s not over-60s

One age group fears nursing homes the most – and it’s not over-60s

Even after the Royal Commission into Aged Care, almost half of older Australians said they would prefer to live in a residential aged care facility, Gareth Mahon explains.

Money ExpertGareth Mahon

Surprisingly, almost half of older Australians said they would prefer to live in a residential care facility. Source: Getty

Experts

Over-60s and the budget: The pros and the potential pitfalls to avoid

Over-60s and the budget: The pros and the potential pitfalls to avoid

Find out what the Budget 2021-22 really has to offer older Australians – and where there’s a sting in the tail.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

The treasurer unveiled the budget on Tuesday night. Source: Getty

Politics

Aged care, super and tax cuts: Experts react to the 2021 budget

Aged care, super and tax cuts: Experts react to the 2021 budget

Aged-care bodies have mostly welcomed the budget. However, some say the funding still falls short.

Written byAnna Wall

The 2021 "big spending budget" has been released, so what exactly will it mean for you? Source: Getty

Opinion

I’m 61 and living with dementia: I need ScoMo to honour his Federal Budget promise

I’m 61 and living with dementia: I need ScoMo to honour his Federal Budget promise

The prime minister needs to show he's "fair dinkum" and put his money where his mouth is.

Phil HazellPhil Hazell

Aussies living with dementia are urging the government to commit to aged care reform (stock image). Source: Getty

Aged care

Aged care vs NDIS: Older Aussies losing out despite having similar impairments

Aged care vs NDIS: Older Aussies losing out despite having similar impairments

Despite similar impairments, research has shown aged care support payments are drastically lower than what many receive on the NDIS.

Written byAnna Wall

A leading aged care body has found that older Aussies may be missing out despite having the same conditions as those on the NDIS. Source: Getty

Aged care

Want better aged care? Pay for it with the family home and super tax

Want better aged care? Pay for it with the family home and super tax

“It seems unfair that the current system pays welfare to retirees who own homes that many in a younger generation will never be able to buy," the Grattan Institute says.

Written byAnna Wall

The Royal Commission has concluded, and now is the time to make changes to fix the "broken aged care system".

Aged care

Don’t try to fool older Aussies with a half-baked aged care fix: Peak bodies

Don’t try to fool older Aussies with a half-baked aged care fix: Peak bodies

"This is Australia’s ‘line in the sand’ moment for giving us the aged care system we deserve and expect."

Written byAnna Wall

With the federal budget just weeks away, the government has been told to act on aged care reform. Source: Getty.