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WEB4 days ago · Australian Ageing Agenda is Australia’s trusted source for news, analysis, and opinions on ageing, aged care, and senior housing, serving professionals in these sectors.
2024 AAG Conference - Australian Ageing Agenda
WEB2024 AAG Conference. The 57 th AAG Conference takes place from 12 to 15 November Hobart, Tasmania. In the year that we celebrate AAG’s 60th anniversary, this conference marks an extraordinary journey of innovation achievement and unwavering commitment to improving the experience of ageing at the local, national and global levels.
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WEBAustralian Ageing Agenda (AAA) is an independent and authoritative bi-monthly magazine and news website for people who work in or around the broad aged services and retirement living sectors in Australia. It provides a range of objective news, analysis and opinion on ageing issues and policy, aged care and seniors housing.
Public misconceptions about dementia worsening
WEB2 days ago · Deborah Jackson September 20, 2024. Misconceptions about dementia are rising, with 80 per cent of the public and 65 per cent of healthcare professionals incorrectly viewing it as a normal part of ageing. This marks a significant increase from 66 per cent and 62 per cent, respectively, in 2019.
Survey reveals key to ageing well - Australian Ageing Agenda
WEBSep 5, 2023 · Financial security, staying active and good relationships are the three core components to ageing well, according to a national survey. Commissioned by Bolton Clarke and involving 2,000 people aged 25-75-plus, the survey aims to shine a light on people’s perceptions about ageing. Professor Judy Lowthian. “We …
Facing dementia: A call for care - Australian Ageing Agenda
WEB2 days ago · Deborah Jackson September 20, 2024. To mark Dementia Awareness Week, Nick Ryan, CEO of Lutheran Services shares his perception on the challenges facing the sector from the growing rates of dementia. Australia has been blessed with rising life expectancy. But with this blessing comes the challenge of increasing numbers of older people with dementia.
2023 – a year in review: part 3 - Australian Ageing Agenda
WEBDec 20, 2023 · Just as in part one and part two of this series, the demands remained high during the latter part of the year for aged care providers – who gathered in their largest numbers ever at the sector’s national conference.. September. The aged care accommodation design guidelines were released and made available for stakeholder consultation.Built on evidence-based research undertaken over several ...
Action needed for ageing population - Australian Ageing Agenda
WEB3 days ago · The latest figures reveal that the 75 to 79 age group is the fastest-growing demographic in Australia, prompting urgent action. RLC Executive Director Daniel Gannon emphasised that all levels of government must prioritise the housing needs of this ageing cohort, as current planning systems present significant challenges.
Aged Care Act: ‘Let’s get this done’ - Australian Ageing Agenda
WEBAdvocacy groups continue to call on the federal government to deliver the new Aged Care Act as soon as possible. “Older people have waited too long to have their rights enshrined in legislation,” Craig Gear – chief executive officer of the Older Persons Advocacy Network – told Australian Ageing Agenda. “This Act needs to get done as soon as possible – it has to get done in 2024.
Sydney to host global ageing conference
WEBJun 20, 2022 · Sydney has been announced as the host city for the 24th World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in 2029. Attended by experts from across the globe, the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics quadrennial event is the largest worldwide conference on ageing. Delegates include representatives from …
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