Older people
Alternative labels
Elderly
Older Australians
Older people with disabilities
Elderly with disabilities
Aged people
Journal article
Utilisation of general practice health assessments around an aged care assessment is associated with lower mortality risk in older Australians
Objective: (i) to describe the general practitioner utilisation of health assessments, management plans, coordination of team care arrangements and medication review item numbers within 6 months of an aged care eligibility assessment for home care packages (HCP) and (ii) investigate the impact of health assessments on the risk of mortality and entry into permanent residential...
Report
Hidden in plain sight: the impact of the COVID-19 response on mature-age, low-income people in Australia
In this paper, the authors argue that COVID-19 has highlighted that existing policies do not meet the needs of people who face entrenched disadvantage.
Report
Ageing in multicultural Western Australia
The challenges faced by older Western Australians from culturally diverse backgrounds are highlighted in this report, which has been prepared to assist with service planning and work to combat ageism, discrimination and financial stress.
Guide
COVID-19 and aged care: a quick guide
This quick guide presents statistics on COVID-19 in aged care in Australia and overseas.
Report
Prevalence study for a Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)
This report looks at incidents of abuse between residents of aged care facilities that are currently exempt from reporting and provides options for reporting these incidents under a Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS).