Aged care a crisis in the making
Monday, 30 January 2012
An overhaul of the aged care system is needed to avoid an imminent crisis, a coalition of 28 groups has warned the federal government.
Click here to read the story in the Daily Telegraph (Sydney)
Delay the ageing process
Thursday, 19 January 2012
While many people are relucant to accept the onset of "old age" there are ways to keep your body in tip top shape and help delay the ageing process.
Water bills to rise $100
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Householders can expect to pay up to $100 more in average annual water bills to compensate SA Water for being opened to competition.
Click here to read the story in The Adelaide Advertiser
Your right to age well in Australia
Friday, 13 January 2012
Late in 2011 we saw developments that bode well for better ageing policy and reform of aged care.
Click here to read Ian Yates' regular article in The Advertiser Boomer supplement
Cholly an Outstanding Achiever
Saturday, 31 December 2011
COTA Volunteer Cholly Winter was a popular award recipient at the Every Generation positive Ageing Awards in October.
Positive Ageing in Awards Spotlight
Saturday, 31 December 2011
A wide range of individuals and organisations received accolades in this year's Every Generation Positive Ageing Awards.
Low Cost Units on Endangered List
Saturday, 31 December 2011
Not for profit housing organisations which provided some of Australia's first rental properties for low income seniors are rapidly moving out of the market or selling stock as financial pressures continue to put the squeeze on low cost retirement housing.
Transport key for ageing population
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Elderly people will have better access to services to help the State's ageing population, through provisions outlined by the Norwood, Payneham and St Peters Council.
Click here to read the story from the Adelaide Advertiser
Calls for more aged care at home
Friday, 23 December 2011
The latest allocation of government funded aged care places shows the huge mismatch between what older Australians want - aged care services in their own homes - and what is being delivered by the system.
Aged care faces crisis
Friday, 23 December 2011
Providers of aged care say there's a huge shortage in the number of care packages available for older Australians wanting to remain in their own homes for as long as possible and the situation is worsening.
Click here to read the article in The Canberra Times
Action on ageing is shared commitment
Friday, 9 December 2011
After the Cabinet reshuffle when Jay Weatherill became Premier, questions were being asked about the Permier's and Government's commitment to older South Australians.
Click here to read Ian Yates' regular article in The Advertiser
Time for ageing action
Friday, 9 December 2011
Aged care reforms recommended in the August Productivity Commission report must begin soon, says the Council on the Ageing.
Click here to read the story in The Adelaide Advertiser
Rights for Older South Australians - Choice, Independence and Safety
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
At the COTA SA 2011 AGM, Dr John Brayley from the SA Public Advocate's Office spoke on representing and promoting the rights of people receiving services from the aged care and health sectors.
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Closing the book on cheques?
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Seniors groups will fight to retain cheques as a payment option as the Reserve Bank prepares to release a report which will discuss issues including whether cheques should be phased out.
Concessions haphazard
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Seniors across Australia are being disadvantaged by a haphazard concessions system which leaves low income people in some areas with much higher living costs, while councils struggle to meet the infrastructure needs of an ageing population.
Clarification sought on aged care ruling
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Elderly and aged care groups are seeking legal clarification after a Family Court ruling it has the power to split the assets of elderly couples who remain married but are "physically separated" because one of them is living in a nursing home.
Concern over QEH cutback
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Elderly western suburb residents will be put at risk by the downgrade of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital's intensive care unit, local veterans groups say.
Click here to read the story in Messenger Press (SA)
Strength for Life Program at Mt Barker Gym
Friday, 4 November 2011
At Mt Barker gymnasium they are passionate about providing health and fitness.
Click here to read the article in The Weekender Herald (SA)
All together for Every Generation
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
South Australia's senior citizens have plenty to keep them busy this month.
Click here to read the story in the Plains Producer (Balaklava SA)
Mature Age workers vital for our economy
Saturday, 15 October 2011
Mature age workers could help Australia's skill shortage as long as employers recognise their value.
Click here to read the article in the Northern Territory News
