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NEWS

Going to the dentist should be bulk-billed through Medicare

By Jakob Neeland

Four out of ten older Australians are skipping the dentist because of the costs according to recent research. This research has renewed calls by COTA Australia for the implementation of a Seniors Dental Benefits Scheme. 

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NEWS

Aged care pay rise: Who misses out?

 

By Matthew Xerri

This month, the Fair Work Commission handed Australia’s aged care workforce an historic pay rise, with some groups’ wages set to increase by more than 28%. But not everyone working in the aged care industry was counted equally. 

HUMAN INTEREST

Colourful expressions at Laidley aged care community

By HelloCare Editorial

A group project at a Laidley aged care community is empowering seniors to express their artistic talents – while creating a sense of pride and achievement.  

 

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HEALTH & CARE

Can cats actually predict death?

By Jakob Neeland

Domesticated animals have long been thought to have an innate ability to sense distress in their owners, but there has been a growing list of anecdotal evidence from nursing home staff that suggests that cats may actually have an ability to detect a lot more than stress.  

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Grandson allegedly embezzled 320K from his grandmother to fund lavish lifestyle

By Jakob Neeland

A Perth grandmother has come forward with devastating allegations, claiming she lost a staggering $320,000 in what authorities are calling a massive fraud scheme orchestrated by her own grandson

 

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