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Modified on: 14 May 2026 Ageing concerns

An Easy Guide to the New Aged Care Rights and Quality Standards

The Australian aged care system is changing, and that’s good news for older Australians and their families looking to transition into aged care. With the introduction of the new Aged Care Rights and Quality Standards, quality care, dignity, and choice…

Published on: 15 May 2026 Ageing concerns

Polypharmacy and Medication Risk in Residential Care

For many families, the morning routine in a residential aged care home involves a familiar...

Modified on: 14 May 2026 Ageing concerns

Why Older People Respond Differently to Medication

Many people are surprised to learn that the same medication can affect individuals in very...

Modified on: 14 May 2026 Ageing concerns

What is Pharmacogenomic Testing: A New Standard for Personalised Aged Care

For many older Australians, the daily routine of taking multiple tablets is a common reality,...

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Modified on: 01 Apr 2026 Ageing concerns, Healthy ageing

More to Me: Why Whiddon is Challenging the Way Australia Sees Ageing

At Whiddon, we see the extraordinary lives of older Australians every single day. We see...

Senior mom and her adult daughter exchanging gifts.

Modified on: 08 Dec 2025 Healthy ageing

Top Reasons To Consider Respite Care This Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection, and joy. For families who care...

Modified on: 02 Feb 2026 Ageing concerns

Newly Approved for Support at Home? Here’s What to Do Next

If you’ve recently been approved for the new Support at Home, you’re not alone. Thousands...

home care worker talking with an older male and female client

Modified on: 03 Dec 2025 Ageing concerns

10 Frequently Asked Questions About Support At Home

From 1 November 2025, Australia’s new Support at Home program has replaced the Home Care...

Published on: 02 Oct 2025 Ageing concerns, Keeping connected

The Impact of Aged Care Workers: Celebrating Everyday Excellence

Every day across Australia, aged care employees show up with compassion, resilience and a genuine...

Published on: 01 Oct 2025

Whiddon Expands in Maclean, NSW with Mareeba Aged Care Home Acquisition

For more than 40 years, Mareeba Aged Care has been owned and operated by the...

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