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On a day-to-day level, the way we interact with the people around us is shaped by our expectations, which are rooted in our experience. Most adults experience more regular and intensive contact with adults of roughly the same age as them. It is no surprise then – as a cursory…

Care workers kept the industry going in the Covid years on low wages at great personal cost – yet many are still struggling, says Amy Horton of University College London

Medicare’s hospitalization trust fund is on the fast track to insolvency. That has both seniors and future retirees worried. Because our leaders in Washington have been poor stewards of the record levels of tax revenue pouring into federal coffers, Americans aren’t sure how much longer their Medicare benefits will be…

The head of a regional health service says a few resumes have landed since he tried a hands-on approach to recruitment.

Robert Crossan used the care home's resident bank card to purchase a monthly First Bus pass, pay for his O2 phone bill and pay for an Uber ride to his work from his home.

The man who helped shepherd Australia though the biggest health crisis in a century has announces his retirement after years of service.

The man who helped shepherd Australia though the biggest health crisis in a century has announces his retirement after years of service.

Wesley Mission will close its three remaining residential aged care homes in Sydney, citing staffing difficulties and cost pressures caused by national reforms.

Theresa Murphy died after choking on a large 'gristly' piece of beef at a care home alleged to be understaffed

Chief executive Reverend Stu Cameron says the organisation supports federal government changes but new staffing requirements were difficult to implement.