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“Feeling older than you are might sound like a throwaway comment, but it turns out it can be a sign that something’s not quite right. "Feeling older than you are can be a meaningful psychological signal," lead author Tom Brennan said. Read more: tinyurl.com/5byz9uxh

The Retirement Living Council says the outdated Age Pension settings are contributing to Australia’s housing crisis by effectively penalising older Australians who might otherwise consider downsizing from large family homes. Learn more: tinyurl.com/58fvbztp

Many LGBTI+ seniors report feeling forced to regress in terms of their openness about their sexuality and gender identity – effectively returning “to the closet” in their later years. Read more: tinyurl.com/4s4rf4kv UniSA

A new virtual assistant is poised to transform day-to-day life for families who look after someone with #dementia, offering personalised coaching, local service listings and peer support in four languages at the tap of a phone screen. Read more tinyurl.com/4z4hr4ek NARI

New research has revealed that social circumstances, not just health status, significantly influence whether seniors can remain in their homes as they age—a finding that challenges assumptions about who has access to “ageing in place”. Read more: tinyurl.com/23m2vn4x

New research suggests that simply adding more staff to #agedcare facilities may not be enough to improve the quality of care for seniors, despite government targets being increasingly met. Learn more: tinyurl.com/ysm373nk

The free resource, developed by Dementia Training Australia, will now be featured on WHO’s Global Dementia Observatory Knowledge Exchange (GDO KE) platform, making Australian standards accessible to healthcare workers worldwide. Read more: tinyurl.com/3zkpxm2k #dementia

Flinders University research reveals that tweaking everyday language can dramatically reshape care practices and strengthen bonds between staff, residents and families without costly structural overhauls. Read more: tinyurl.com/4eebmvxf #dementiacare

Significant gaps in medication oversight have been revealed across #agedcare facilities, with a major national audit showing that many facilities are falling short of recommended safety standards despite government recommendations. Read more: tinyurl.com/mbmycebf Monash University

Virtual reality (VR), often associated with video games, is being repurposed by Australian researchers to help older adults reduce their risk of falling, a major public health issue for people aged 65 and over. Read more: tinyurl.com/yjxkb7jh NeuRA (Neuroscience Research Australia)

Mable is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology, specifically AI, to transform the #agedcare sector and provide peace of mind for everyone involved. Read more: tinyurl.com/5ahfbjhv

A fundamental shift in #agedcare is underway in Australia, with new clinical guidelines rejecting the traditional “managing decline” model in favour of actively restoring seniors’ independence and life skills. Read more: tinyurl.com/3d7fp7km

RSL LifeCare has secured $170,000 to launch a new initiative aimed at addressing workforce shortages in aged care while opening up employment opportunities for women in regional New South Wales. Read more: tinyurl.com/ydwww92r

Australia’s #agedcare sector is facing a perfect storm. But while the challenges are real, so too is the opportunity—if we’re willing to rethink how we define and unlock capacity. Read more from IQ Life Australia here: tinyurl.com/4kjv2n8m

. La Trobe University will train 2800 aged care nurses in comprehensive health assessments to reduce emergency department presentations and hospital delays as part of Victorian health workforce crisis response. Read more: tinyurl.com/3n66vn5a #agedcare #workforce

First major update since 2009 addresses life-changing consequences of falls among older Australians, with a new focus on tailored interventions rather than risk assessments across residential care, community and hospital settings. Learn more: tinyurl.com/9cscue4m

Australian researchers, universities, businesses, organisations, industries and community groups linked to aged care are encouraged to apply for an applied research grant with 1.4 million in funding available until 31 July 2025. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5zkh9yfd

. ARIIA has announced the ten recipients of its 2025 Accelerator Grants, with most projects targeting technological and culturally informed improvements in regional and rural #agedcare. Read more: tinyurl.com/54bnxk44

Uber has launched two new features aimed at making transport more accessible for older Australians, designed to reduce digital barriers for users aged 65 and over, enabling them to book rides more easily and stay connected with loved ones. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mpptau5r

Nurses in #agedcare facilities can detect signs of decline up to 12 months before death, but resource constraints and time pressures prevent them from providing the quality end-of-life care they know residents need. Read more: tinyurl.com/2s4xs32x