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NEWS

Wealthy seniors should pay more for aged care, Taskforce recommends

By Michelle Grattan

A government-instituted taskforce has proposed older Australians should pay more of the cost of their aged care, while steering clear of politically fraught options such as a levy or touching the family home to help finance the sector.

 

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NEWS

Two teenagers arrested after footage of elderly man being bashed goes viral

By Jakob Neeland

Two teenage boys have been arrested and charged with serious assault charges after a graphic video of them beating up an elderly man at a Queensland shopping centre sparked outrage on social media. The man has been transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

HEALTH & CARE

Lifeview residents revel in bicycle restoration program for charity

By HelloCare Editorial

Lifeview launched an exciting new resident activity program titled Re-Cycle which allows interested residents to repair and restore pre-loved bicycles for eventual donation to children through local charities.

 

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HUMAN INTEREST

Wealthy grandpa leaves grandkids $100 each for not visiting him in hospital

By Jakob Neeland

A deceased grandfather who felt brokenhearted by a lack of visits from his grandchildren while he was in hospital with a lung condition has sparked a bitter family feud by changing his Will not to include the children of his deceased son. 

OPINION

Insurance – The cost of “just in case”

 

 

By Chris Grice

National Seniors Australia's Chris Grice explains why older people prioritise their insurance policies no matter what their financial situation is. 

 

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