Increasing dementia rates are seeing more advocacy for older people in the health system.
A new Aged Care Commissioner report highlights areas where healthcare falls short for older people, and where action is needed.
It calls for improvements to access and investment, as well as a sustainable workforce that can respond to complex health needs.
Commissioner Carolyn Cooper says a key area for action is in preventing and detecting dementia early, such as by providing free hearing aids.
She says preventions are important and older people need the health system to work together in reducing the risk and improving their quality of life.
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