Droppie [farcebk] 🐨♀🌈🐧🦘simply shocking... & yet also not even slightly
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One in five residents aged 80 and older describe themselves as severely lonely. This reality has prompted trials of social robots like Emma, developed by a Munich-based startup. Waltraud, a resident of Haus im Wiesengrund, had her doubts but over time formed a bond with Emma.
Emma the Social Robot
Waltraud talks with Emma, a social robot that recognises faces and remembers past conversations. Though skeptical at first, Waltraud says she felt connected to Emma over time. Albershausen, 3 July 2025. Germany’s care homes are facing two crises: staff shortages and loneliness.
Photograph: Paula Hornickel/World Press Photo 2026
NewsletterTFNDIS Reform Promises Shifted Funds, Aged Care Funding Under Scrutiny
Government plans to use NDIS savings for aged care improvements. NDIS users face potential changes like therapy limits. Learn what this means for you.
#NDISReform, #AgedCare, #GovernmentSpending, #DisabilityServices, #BudgetSavings
https://newsletter.tf/ndis-funds-shift-aged-care-ndis-changes-explained/
The government plans to use NDIS savings to improve aged care, including facilities like showers. This is part of a larger plan to manage budget spending.
#NDISReform, #AgedCare, #GovernmentSpending, #DisabilityServices, #BudgetSavings
https://newsletter.tf/ndis-funds-shift-aged-care-ndis-changes-explained/
rex❗ (he/him) ♿🏴i found out that, in addition to even more #ndis cuts (which is a can of worms i'm keeping sealed for now), the federal government wants to get rid of a rebate for people aged 65+ who pay for private health insurance. you know, that thing a lot of us need to pay for to get the medical care we actually need because there's plenty of shit medicare won't cover?
i don't fucking understand why the federal government doesn't tax multi-millionaires and higher more. THEY actually have the money the government wants!!!!!!
ABC FeedsMore than 3 million people over 65 to pay more for private health
By Evelyn Manfield
The federal government argues the move will help re-establish fairness across the generations.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/private-health-for-over-65s-to-cost-hundreds-more/106594174
#Health #OlderPeople #AgedCare #FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #EvelynManfield
Dale ReardonRE: https://rssfeed.media/@abcfeeds/116444707685378956
Government trying to pitt different cohorts & different PWDs against each other by claiming they need the #NDIS cuts/slashing to pay for this extra help to the elderly #AusPol #Disability #AgedCare
160,000 people to be kicked off NDIS as Labor overhauls eligibility
By Maani Truu
Health and NDIS Minister Mark Butler unveiled a list of cost-saving measures designed to return the scheme to sustainable levels in a major speech to the National Press Club.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/mark-butler-ndis-overhaul-eligibility-test/106592186
#Disabilities #FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #AgedCare #MaaniTruu
gussetingRE: https://aus.social/@jhaue/116444716013535852
Computers are not making decisions. The Australian government is, just like they did with #robodebt. It's unacceptable behaviour to be #AutomatingInequality for #NDIS + #AgedCare in #Australia