LGBTI Elders and Older People - Initiatives in Aged and Palliative... Up to 11% of Australians are of diverse sexual orientation, sex or gender identity. However, accessing appropriate health and aged care services remains difficult for many... Read more... 22/11/2018 | Community | Older Australia Tags: LGBTIQ+ Views: 430
Vulnerable older people at risk at end of life The end of life makes older people more vulnerable to elder abuse. Dr Kelly Purser and Associate Professor Tina Cockburn from the Australian Centre for Health Law Research,... Read more... 27/09/2018 | Community | Older Australia Tags: End-of-Life Care Views: 374
New palliative care helpline: 1800 870 155 The End of Life Directions for Aged Care (ELDAC) helpline (1800 870 155) offers free access to information over the phone to people caring for older Australians with a... Read more... 10/09/2018 | Community | Older Australia Tags: ELDAC | Digital health Views: 245
What is the relationship between good advocacy services and good... Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) manages the National Aged Care Advocacy Program. OPAN provides information, education and free, confidential individual advocacy to both... Read more... 28/08/2018 | Community | Older Australia Tags: Accessing services and support Views: 331