Councils need to develop dementia strategies as the number of people living with the condition reaches tipping point.
Tag: ageing-population
Governments need ‘national agenda’ on ageism
Federal and state governments should appoint ministers for ageing while councils can drive age-friendly communities, a new campaign argues.
Health care: was 2014 the year of action?
An ageing population presents real challenges.
Doctors operate NBN for an easier diagnosis
By Paul Hemsley Federal Minister for Communications, Senator Stephen Conroy has announced that the federal government will fund nine telehealth projects that will use the National Broadband Network (NBN) to…
Neville launches 10-year plan to address ageing communities
By Rob O'Brien Initiatives including more local government support to help older Australians living in rural and remote communities will form part of a 10-year plan to address the state’s ageing population,…
Driving wellness in the workplace
By Margaret Meagher Ageing populations, economic drivers and the growing incidence of chronic diseases such as obesity and mental illness all translate into work-related stress and adverse conditions in the…