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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Advocates fear people like Graham are caught in Australia's next Robodebt

Advocates express concern that a new algorithm for aged care funding in Australia may be prone to errors similar to those seen in the Robodebt scandal, affecting vulnerable individuals like Graham Crossan.

Feb 27 • 20:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Stuff of nightmares’: calls for help surge by 50% after Australia launches aged-assistance tool

Requests for aged care assistance in Australia have surged by 50% following the introduction of a controversial assessment tool, raising significant concerns among elderly advocates.

Feb 23 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

90-year-old Lillian: "It's lovely. He is wonderful"

The article tells the story of 90-year-old Lillian, who shares her admiration for Carl S. Berg, whose family name evokes fond memories.

Feb 23 • 05:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The story of two sisters aged 72 and 73 who live alone in a sustainable forest with medicinal plants

Two sisters, aged 72 and 73, lead a self-sufficient life in Tencílio Costa, Brazil, cultivating organic crops and relying on medicinal plants for health care.

Feb 22 • 17:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Alarming forecasts for Poland. Will seniors have a problem? Here's how demographics will change

Demographic forecasts for Poland indicate a doubling of the population aged 75 and above by 2060, raising concerns about health issues and care support.

Feb 20 • 04:15 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

At the algorithm’s mercy: Jean may have to leave her SA home as ‘outrageous’ tool cuts aged care support

An elderly woman in South Australia faces the possibility of moving to aged care due to reduced home support resulting from an algorithm-based assessment tool.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Malinauskas criticised over aged care workforce comments

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas faces backlash for his remarks regarding the necessity of population growth for aged care in South Australia.

Feb 19 • 06:58 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WA aged care residents to get free RSV vaccine after worst ever flu season

Western Australians aged 65 and older living in residential aged care will receive free RSV vaccinations following a severe flu season, with the program expected to significantly improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Feb 19 • 04:55 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

This town lost its aged care home. Now locals have taken back the keys

Pyramid Hill residents are working to reopen their closed aged care home, which shut down in 2019, out of concern for elderly residents' wellbeing.

Feb 18 • 20:16 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Morning Mail: aged care algorithm making ‘cruel’ decisions, Jesse Jackson mourned, Australia’s World Cup washout

Aged care workers have criticized an algorithm used for determining support packages for the elderly as 'cruel', alongside tributes for civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and Australia's exit from the T20 World Cup.

Feb 17 • 19:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Algorithm-based tool for home support funding is ‘cruel’ and ‘inhumane’, Australian aged care workers warn

Australian aged care workers criticize an algorithm-based tool for assessing home support funding, calling it 'cruel' and detrimental to elderly care.

Feb 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Labor accused of putting 'wait in waiting list' as 3,100 older patients stranded

State and territory health ministers in Australia are urging the federal government to take immediate action regarding 3,100 aged care patients stranded in hospitals.

Feb 12 • 18:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who cares for those who care? A gerontologist analyzed the causes of this phenomenon that is growing in Argentina and the world

The article discusses the increasing burden on middle-aged adults in Argentina, who are simultaneously caring for both their children and elderly parents, leading to significant emotional and psychological strains.

Feb 12 • 12:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Man died during MRI: Here’s how the shocking events unfolded – live broadcast ongoing

A middle-aged man died during an MRI scan at a private medical facility, revealing critical shortcomings in patient care.

Feb 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

SA Liberals promise stamp duty relief as Labor shares plan for current WCH site

The South Australian Liberals promise new stamp duty concessions for homeowners looking to downsize, while the Labor government plans to create 1,300 aged care beds through a hospital transformation ahead of the March elections.

Feb 8 • 06:01 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Mild sentence for harassing eight girls: 'I don't care about the age difference'

A man in his fifties has been sentenced to fifteen months in prison, mostly suspended, after sending numerous sexual messages to eight girls aged eleven to thirteen on Snapchat.

Feb 6 • 10:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

85-year-old woman from Klaipeda endured terrible pain: after surgery, she walks independently again

An 85-year-old woman from Klaipeda who suffered severe pain due to spinal stenosis and a fractured vertebra has regained her ability to walk independently following surgery.

Feb 4 • 10:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Sprinklers are mandatory in aged care, but missing from specialist disability homes

There are calls for mandatory installation of fire sprinklers in specialist disability accommodation due to the increased risk of fire-related injuries among residents with disabilities.

Feb 3 • 19:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Doubling of girls who self-harm

An increasing number of girls aged 12-15 are seeking care for self-inflicted injuries as a way to cope with overwhelming emotions, according to psychologist and researcher Maria Zetterqvist.

Jan 31 • 11:44 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The circular economy as a lever for innovation and entrepreneurship for the youngest

The article discusses how Generation Z, often criticized for their lack of commitment, is deeply concerned about environmental issues, with a recent study indicating that nearly 90% of young people aged 15 to 29 express high concern for environmental care.

Jan 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Apnea, swelling and cough: the signs of heart failure and what to do

This article discusses the signs of heart failure, a condition prevalent with age, and offers advice on what actions to take when the heart cannot function properly.

Jan 9 • 16:45 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Mamdani's Election Promise: Free Child Care in New York

New York's incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani has promised free child care for children aged six weeks to help make life more affordable for the city's residents and boost the economy.

Jan 7 • 06:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

250 euros for grandparents for looking after their grandchildren? Yes, now in this Croatian town

In 2026, grandparents in the Croatian town of Križevci can earn 250 euros monthly for taking care of their preschool-aged grandchildren, as announced by the mayor.

Jan 2 • 11:54 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

"Injured are aged 16-26" in Crans-Montana - Heartbreaking

A tragedy at the luxury Swiss resort of Crans-Montana has left many severely injured, with hospitals fighting to care for the victims, while new evidence and testimonies are amplifying the nightmare faced by those at the popular bar Le Constellation.

Jan 1 • 16:32 UTC

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