Aged Care Australia

21/01/2026

Big things happening at Ark Media 👏
Our newest edition of Age Care Living is dropping this March — and it’s shaping up to be our biggest and best publication yet.

If you want to be involved, featured, or get your brand in front of the aged care community, now’s the time to get in touch. 🚀

03/03/2025

✨ Is your business focused on pre- and post-retirees, aged care, or healthcare innovation? ✨

If you work with procurement managers in aged care, retirement, or independent living facilities, care professionals, or in hospital infrastructure and workforce planning, Age Well Australia is your must-have partner for growth! 🌱

We’re here to help you elevate your business, drive results, and make a real impact in the aged care and healthcare sectors. Let’s work together to achieve outstanding outcomes for your promotion. 🚀💼

Ready to take the next step? Ready to be featured and showcased? 🙌 Let’s talk and make it happen! #

21/09/2023

New research reveals treating high blood pressure in people over 60 can reduce dementia risk by 26%! 🧠💪

The study, published in JAMA Network Open, highlighted that dementia risk was substantially reduced in the treated hypertension group throughout

18/09/2023

This research suggests that treating high blood pressure in people over 60 can significantly reduce the risk of dementia by 26%.

The study, published in JAMA Network Open, highlighted that dementia risk was substantially reduced in the treated hypertension group throughout

13/04/2023

Imagine not being able to walk through a doorway, stopping in your tracks as your body freezes. Or being unable to walk as your toes claw in different directions. Or losing your ability to write and speak loud enough for people to hear you.

Not-for-profit health support service, Fight Parkinson’s, knows the difficulties people face as they live with the complex neurological condition that

12/04/2023

As the fastest-growing neurodegenerative condition in the world, Parkinson’s disease currently affects more than 219,000 Australians, with 37 new diagnoses each day across the country. While 80 per cent of those diagnosed are aged over 60 years, there are a significant number of people being diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s.

With April being Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and the 11th of April nominated as World Parkinson’s Day, it is important to raise awareness of the disease’s

05/04/2023

A complex issue facing aged care facilities and service providers is the privacy and confidentiality regarding their patients.

When working closely with (and often advocating for) the elderly, we’re seeing them at their most vulnerable, and are privy to information that they might not

02/04/2023

Experts have sounded the alarm on the growing crisis of antibiotic-resistant superbugs that could potentially lead tens of million Australians into hospital.

More than 10 million people could be killed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR) each year, costing the world economy close to $150 trillion.

29/03/2023

March 30th, The International Day of Zero Waste is a global awareness day that aims to promote sustainable waste management practices and encourage individuals and organisations to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste.

This helps to raise awareness about the negative environmental and social impacts of waste and promote a more sustainable way of life.

26/03/2023

As a leading cause of disability and reduced work hours, the costs of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions to the broader economy are increasing, urgent action is needed for the large and growing community of forgotten, unwell Australians for whom poor outcomes, poor quality of life and excessive financial pressures are the norm.

Leading patient organisation Arthritis Australia has called for urgent action to start addressing the challenges and impact of a rapidly growing

22/03/2023

Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and the statistics are staggering.

It is estimated that around 80 million people have glaucoma worldwide, and that an estimated 300,000 Australians have been diagnosed. More importantly

21/03/2023

National Advance Care Planning Week, from 20 – 26 March, is the perfect time for health and aged care staff to start important conversations with the people they support.