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Pope affirms value of elderly in life of the Church
Pope Leo XIV has paid a private visit to the Santa Marta Home for the Elderly in Castel Gandolfo, offering words of comfort, encouragement, and spiritual closeness to the women residing there and to their carers. Source: Vatican News.
Helping older people avoid hospital admission ‘a win for everyone’
St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne is transforming care for older people who present to the Emergency Department, enabling many of them to avoid hospital admission. Source: CHA.
Pope ‘teaching the world about human frailty’
Pope Francis, in his weakness, is teaching the world about human frailty, the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life said yesterday at a press conference for a Vatican summit on longevity. Source: CNA.
Calvary’s affordable rentals for retirees was full within 72 hoursÂ
As cost of living pressures continue to mount, and data showing that 20 per cent of older Australians are retiring into poverty, one aged care provider has had an overwhelming response to its affordable rental offering. Source: Aged Care Insite.
The sound of students and older people bridging the digital divide
Wollongong Diocese’s Cross+Gen program has been recognised for its innovative way of bridging the digital divide between older people and high school students.Â
Brother’s charity delivers dignity on wheels
Charity co-founder and Christian Brother Thomas Oliver (Olly) Pickett has been named 2025 Senior Australian of the Year. Source: 9news.com.au.
Queensland launches inquiry into elder abuse
A Queensland parliamentary committee is calling for submissions for an investigation into elder abuse in the state. Source: Australian Ageing Agenda.
Australian Seniors report finds pension no longer enough to cover basic expenses
More and more older Australians’ quality of life has fallen in the past two years as a small number report they have stolen essential items to get by, new research finds. Source: News.com.au.
Students to learn how to engage with and support older people
Catholic Health Australia, the Mercy Health Foundation and Meaningful Ageing are inviting secondary schools to participate in a free program for students that aims to foster values such as empathy, compassion and respect for older people.Â