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Senior Australians, almost 50% of the voting public, have been let down by the major parties this election according to the Seniors Election Scorecard released today by peak seniors advocate, COTA Australia.
Older Australians will benefit from two Coalition policy announcements today supporting dementia research and indexing the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, according to Australia’s leading seniors advocate COTA Australia.
COTA Australia has welcomed several initiatives in the Coalition’s Health Policy released today but believes it does not go far enough in addressing several critical issues including health affordability which impacts negatively on many older Australians, and the critical areas of mental health and
Parliamentary Secretary for Disability and Carers, Amanda Rishworth, will today launch a new handbook aimed at supporting the inclusion of older people with a disability in mainstream, community-based activities.
Budget 2013: Welcome Initiatives for Older Australians but the Most Vulnerable Left Wanting
Australians of the Year highlight vital contribution of older Australians
Dental boost makes older Australians smile
Over-use of antipsychotic medication an abuse of human rights
Priority given to those living with dementia
Submission to House Standing Committee on Health and Ageing Inquiry into Dementia: Early Diagnosis and Intervention – May 2012