Alzheimer’s NZ Warns of Alarming Rate
Alarming new research shows dementia is now affecting three New Zealanders every hour – around 500 people every week, according to Alzheimer’s NZ. The…
NEW ZEALAND + AUSTRALIA
St Bart’s Transformation
AUSTRALIA | St Bart’s in Perth announced it will expand its services to include more residents amid a major transformation for the facility. The…
Further Investment for Sector
AUSTRALIA | The Government’s further investment of AUD 300 million will provide seniors with a world-class aged care sector across the country. The Albanese…
Inspector-General Report Welcomed
AUSTRALIA | OPAN has welcomed Inspector-General Natalie Siegel-Brown’s 2025 progress report, assessing the Government’s response to the Royal Commission. The Older Persons Advocacy Network…
ADI Report Exposes NZ Policy Failures
Alzheimer’s NZ Chief Executive Catherine Hall said the ADI report has exposed urgent policy failures within New Zealand. Alzheimer’s NZ said New Zealand is…
Regional Rates for Village Units Fall Behind
New analysis of retirement village penetration rates reveals sharp regional disparities in housing provision for older New Zealanders. While some regions are comparatively well…
Combating Social Isolation
AUSTRALIA | Dementia Australia has tasked Australians to get in touch with those impacted by dementia to prevent feelings of social isolation. This Dementia…
Third Age Health Leads New Care Standards
Third Age Health has continued to lead the integration process of new standards to better support quality care for older aged New Zealanders. Third…
Senate Inquiry Welcomed by ANZSGM
AUSTRALIA | A Senate inquiry has commenced, focusing on the delays to the Home Care program and the withholding of new packages. The Australian…
Napier Property for Metlifecare
Napier is set to be the home of Metlifecare’s next property, bringing the age care provider’s pipeline to 21 projects in the future. Metlifecare…
Strong Growth for Summerset
Summerset has announced that its underlying profit is up 19 per cent to NZD 106.6 million, compared to last year, as reported by CEO…
Age Pension Rise Applauded by COTA
AUSTRALIA | The Age Pension increase has been welcomed by COTA, which said it would provide seniors with assistance amid rising household costs. COTA…