Tag: Older people
How should England pay for social care? Germany, Norway and Sweden take very different routes
Germany funds care through compulsory insurance; Norway and Sweden through contributions and tax. What England’s social care debate can learn from them.
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Why the UK still can’t fix social care – and what four other countries got right
Every UK government since 1997 has reviewed social care funding without fixing it. What Japan, Sweden, Germany and Denmark did differently.
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Here’s what to keep in mind before and after an aged care assessment
Aged care assessments decide how much home support older Australians get. What to know before and after yours, amid criticism of the algorithm.
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With a shortage of aged-care beds, discharging patients stranded in hospital is harder than it sounds
Thousands of older patients are stuck in hospital waiting for aged care beds. Why moving them out is harder than it sounds under the new funding deal.
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Is Support At Home worth it for self funded retirees?
Support at Home sharply raises contributions for wealthier older people. Why self-funded retirees needing basic help may be better off paying privately.
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Too many Australians are waiting for a home care package. Here’s how to fix the delays
Too many Australians are waiting for a home care package. This problem has gone on for too long. Here is how to fix it.
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Staying Strong: Exercise for a Vibrant Later Life
Regular exercise matters even more as we age. How older adults can build strength, balance and flexibility for a healthier, more independent life.
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What will aged care look like for the next generation? More of the same but higher out-of-pocket costs
Aged care is underfunded and costs are set to soar. Why the next generation can expect much the same system, with higher out-of-pocket costs.
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