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Inquiry into elder abuse

The Australian Law Reform Commission has released its Issues Paper for the ALRC Inquiry into Elder Abuse and Commonwealth Laws.

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Federal election 2016: Health care determining the votes of Australians over 50

A COTA survey indicates the top election issues for older Australians are health care, pensions, and aged care.

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National guidelines for spiritual care in aged care

New Australian guidelines aim to raise awareness of the psychological and spiritual needs of older people receiving aged care.

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New code of conduct covering aged care workers

The Australian Ageing Agenda reports on progress of the new code, and what it means for providers, staff, and consumers.

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Global action plan on dementia

The World Health Organization (WHO) have adopted a proposal to develop a Global Action Plan on Dementia.

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Baby boomers’ perspectives on what it takes to age well

The Australian Centre for Social Innovation reports on baby boomers’ perspectives on what it takes to age well.

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Impact and causes of illness and death in Australia

The Australian Burden of Disease Study 2011 responds to a need for updated, comparable evidence on the health of the Australian population.

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New Age Discrimination Commissioner

The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes appointments to the Age and Disability portfolios.

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The human rights of people living with dementia

In a new guide, Dementia Alliance International advocates for a rights-based approach, including access to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

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Housing options for older households

The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre has reported on results from their 2015 Housing Affordability Survey.