Talking Aged Care

17/04/2026

Meet our newest team member at Care & Co Match, Zuma 🐾

Already clocked in and ready to help people find care…just not convinced the uniform or mandatory photos were in the job description 💕

www.careandcomatch.com.au

10/04/2026

Depression in later life isn’t just about mood.
New research shows it may be linked to a higher risk of dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease.

Depression in older adults may significantly increase the risk of dementia, with new research showing a strong link to...

08/04/2026

HammondCare has partnered with Woodbridge Retirement Village to trial a program called Living Well, designed to support residents experiencing memory loss while helping them stay independent for longer.

A new dementia support trial is helping retirement village residents stay independent longer, offering practical support...

07/04/2026

Home care workers are warning rising fuel costs could mean fewer visits and missed care. For older Australians, that could have real consequences at home.

Rising fuel prices are putting pressure on home care workers, raising concerns that older Australians could face missed...

27/02/2026

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc will deliver 29 new age-friendly homes and community spaces as part of the new Parkview Retirement Village, with construction set to begin in March.

https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/talking-aged-care/southern-cross-care-announces-major-redevelopment-of-northfield-retirement-village

25/02/2026

Family carers from multicultural communities often face dementia with little formal support.

A new Australian-led initiative, iSupport-D, aims to change that, delivering multilingual digital tools tailored to language, culture and community.

Backed by national funding, the program will roll out across Australia in 2026.

https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/talking-aged-care/a-lifeline-for-forgotten-carers-new-dementia-support-platform-targets-cald-families

24/02/2026

Age Pension payments will increase from 20 March, offering modest relief for 2.5 million older Australians. At the same time, deeming rates will rise gradually.

Advocates say the lift will help, but warn the system must reflect the real financial and digital realities facing older people.

Here’s what the changes mean for you and your family.

https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/talking-aged-care/age-pension-increase-offers-relief-as-deeming-rates-rise-gradually

19/02/2026

What happens when community, compassion and practical support come together?

Connect the 40% has partnered with BestMED to help ensure older Australians feel seen, supported and connected — not forgotten.

Real impact. Real people. Real change.

Watch the video to see the initiative in action.

https://youtu.be/QDW5GBF3kPo

Loneliness in aged care is one of the quiet challenges shaping daily life for older Australians.Connect the 40%, BestMed and Hope Aged Care come together to ...

18/02/2026

He says he “just kept going.”

At 102, Brian Barry reflects on war, refereeing, love, caregiving and what it really means to live well. His story offers powerful insight into brain health, connection and purpose across a lifetime.

A perspective worth sharing.

https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/talking-aged-care/lessons-in-living-well-at-102-what-brian-barry-teaches-us-about-brain-health

17/02/2026

Emergency demand in Victoria hit record highs last quarter — but median ED wait times held steady at 15 minutes.

Ambulance transfer times improved, planned surgery performance strengthened, and virtual care services expanded.

Here’s what the latest data shows.

https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/talking-aged-care/faster-care-despite-record-demand-victorian-data-shows

17/02/2026

More older Australians want to remain at home — and the system is shifting to support that choice.

From Support at Home reforms to clearer funding and improved clinical care in the community, home-based support is becoming a practical, sustainable option for families.

Here’s what to consider before starting.

https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/talking-aged-care/reviving-independence-why-home-based-support-is-on-the-rise

13/02/2026

Private carer or home care agency? Both options can support older Australians to live well at home. Understanding the trade-offs can make the decision clearer for families navigating care choices.

https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/talking-aged-care/private-carer-vs-agency-which-home-care-option-is-right-for-you