Bupa is facing a class action in the Federal Court after arguing it never promised to meet basic aged care standards, despite contracts and marketing suggesting otherwise.

In some aged care homes, a missed note matters more than a missed call bell. Documentation is essential, but not at the cost of dignity, connection, and compassion.

Community care workers and night shift staff say they were left out entirely. Is Aged Care Employee Day deepening the divide in aged care?.

Hundreds of workers face uncertainty as Annecto’s downfall leaves $11m in staff entitlements unpaid, with payouts possibly as low as 21c in the dollar.

From walking the dog to providing a lift to chemo, the HELP app makes it easy to share the load when someone is nearing end of life. Over 1,100 people have already used it.

Navigating public places with a loved one who has dementia can be challenging and awkward - more so when other people don’t understand why someone is acting differently. Could a visual identifier promote more respect and understanding?.

Today, we honour the 456,000+ aged care workers across Australia who make a difference every day. Their resilience, kindness, and heart create vibrant communities for our seniors.

“A compassionate community wouldn’t allow this.” Adrian Morgan on the Support at Home ad’s false promises & patronising portrayal of seniors. Dive into the controversy shaking up aged care.

What should every carer do before leaving an aged care resident’s room? These 5 small steps go a long way towards comfort, safety and showing you truly care.

As confidence in formal childcare declines, more parents are turning to home-based options like NannyGranny. It puts families in control while offering older women meaningful, paid work.

At 95, she’s just sold her Perth home of 62 years for $2.7 million — and says it’s time to “start thinking about my future.” A heartwarming windfall with deeper questions about aged care and housing affordability.

Victoria’s elderly drivers could face new licensing hurdles. Should a person's age require them to prove that they still have the ability to safely drive on the road?.

Bupa is facing a class action in the Federal Court after arguing it never promised to meet basic aged care standards, despite contracts and marketing suggesting otherwise.

With Tesla’s newly unveiled humanoid robots priced at just $20-30KUS, the possibilities for aged care are endless. With the ability to serve drinks, monitor vital signs, and assist with mobility, could robots be the key to tackling staff shortages?.

In some aged care homes, a missed note matters more than a missed call bell. Documentation is essential, but not at the cost of dignity, connection, and compassion.

Shifts are long, breaks are rare, and every step counts. We asked aged care workers: what shoes actually hold up under pressure? See the real reviews and surprising truths.

There will be a futuristic fresh face in many aged care homes with a new partnership bringing innovative robotic technology to residential care so older people can enjoy the benefits of next-gen companion robots.

Storyteller Michael Preston reflects on Sonia, a woman he cared for in residential aged care, whose lifelong fear of the dark stemmed from a cruel childhood and a traumatic wartime upbringing.

Few could forget the traumatic and confronting story in 2023 when 95-year-old aged care resident Clare Nowland was tasered by New South Wales police. The case put a spotlight on how police respond to situations involving people living with dementia.

It’s alleged the government’s delaying home care packages for 87,000 older Aussies to avoid the paperwork of moving them to Support at Home packages in November. Meanwhile, people are dying.