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Paul Debar has gained six kilos since he moved into residential aged care in November with Bonny, his German shepherd-kelpie cross. ‘I get three meals a day, I can make a coffee whenever I want and it’s good accommodation –… Read More »Best of friends reunited
Ray is one of two local heroes in the April 2023 edition of News for You, our newsletter for people living in aged care homes. Ray was nominated for bringing the joy of country music to fellow residents in Forbes NSW.… Read More »Ray strikes the right chord
Response to the Assistive Technologies and Home Modifications Scheme for in-home aged care paper OPAN strongly supports the government’s plans for a separately funded aids and equipment scheme to enable older people to live safely and independently in their own… Read More »Strong support for home modifications scheme
We want to ensure every older person is able to exercise their rights and participate in voting whether they are living at home or residential aged care homes. OPAN plays a role to ensure the rights and wellbeing of older… Read More »Information for older people to vote in elections
The new, 10-year National Dementia Action Plan fails to address the segregation and detention of people living in aged care, according to OPAN CEO Craig Gear. ‘We strongly support this joint initiative between the federal, state and territory governments,’ Mr… Read More »Action plan ignores locked dementia units
Australia’s aged care system should be accessible to all older people, according to OPAN CEO Craig Gear. ‘That’s why the Charter of Aged Care Rights calls for service providers to actively affirm older people’s rich and diverse life experiences. ‘And why… Read More »Addressing the barriers to aged care
The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has welcomed the Australian Government’s new Star Ratings for residential aged care providers, which were made public today. ‘This nationally consistent benchmark – a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety… Read More »Older people are entitled to five-star care
Most older people want to remain living independently in their own home,* yet one-fifth of Australians aged 80 or older live in residential age care – one of the highest proportions in the world.** In response, the Older Persons Advocacy… Read More »Innovation is the key to housing independence for older people
More than 50 peak bodies and key sector stakeholders last week (Friday, 9 December) attended OPAN’s #ReadyToListen Town Hall, which was aimed at preventing the sexual assault of older people and people living with dementia. A wide range of organisations… Read More »Over 50 organisations team up to prevent sexual assault
Lorraine Tye’s husband, Ron, lives with dementia. When he first went into residential care in regional NSW, she had concerns about the quality of care. ‘He was locked out in the garden one time I went to visit him –… Read More »Speak up for yourself – or someone you care for
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