Open Day aims to better inform older South Australians
ACH Group will host a free community information event this Sunday to help South Australians navigate the aged care...
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$250,000 Dementia Care project launched in Tasmania
A new $250,000 dementia research and demonstration project that aims to improve dementia care for sufferers living in... -
COTA’s newest resource a collaborative creation
A collaboration between service providers and citizens in Hobart, Tasmania has resulted in the creation of a new aged... -
Discovering how to meet consumer needs in dementia care
“Since my diagnosis of Fronto Temperal Dementia some years ago, I have come to see that the concept of choice in my... -
A video about LGBTI history is helping provide proper care
The Aged Care Channel has made a course on how to provide appropriate care to LGBTI people in aged care freely... -
Making hearing loss a national priority
SPONSORED STORY – Did you know that hearing loss can lead to a range of cognitive issues later in life such as... -
Mentoring events will assist young carers trying to break into management roles
By reducing the barriers “between attendees and presenters” and avoiding “stuffy panel lectures,” the Acorn... -
A new resource to support diverse communication challenges
The ‘Communicating safety and care in the context of linguistic and cultural diversity in aged care: an intercultural... -
Aged care residents more likely to experience mental health issues
Older Australians in residential aged care facilities are five times more likely than those living independently to... -
A new tool is helping support the spirituality of older people
ConnectTo is a new tool supporting the spiritual care of older people, which creators say will minimise loneliness and... -
More funding for rural palliative care and a better understanding needed
An internationally recognised palliative care specialist has called for more palliative care funding and equitable... -
Improving respite experience for people with dementia
Respite services can provide people living with dementia important opportunities for social contact and physical... -
Addressing the challenges of Advanced Care Planning after dementia diagnosis
Following an extensive study into Advanced Care Planning for people with dementia, resources aiming to address some of... -
CDC in residential care to improve quality of life and satisfaction with care
Preliminary findings from a pilot project that aims to put residents in residential homes at the centre of care suggest... -
Silver Surfing in South Australia
Demonstrating surfing isn’t just for young people a new initiative launched by Surf Life Saving SA is aiming to... -
Condom awareness lacking in older people
A new study has revealed while older people have a good knowledge of STIs, many still lacked knowledge about the... -
Asking the right questions in aged care
Are Registered Nurses employed on site at all times? What social and recreational activities are available? Are cultural... -
AHW – Your gateway to the right providers for your healthcare
SPONSORED STORY – The healthcare landscape is changing at a rapid pace and we are witnessing unsustainable... -
Prepare your organisation for future funding reforms
Does your organisation deliver competitive aged care services? What does the future funding landscape look like, and... -
ACC acquisition expands RSL Care + RDNS education services
One of Australia’s largest independent not-for-profit health and wellness providers, RSL Care + RDNS, has expanded its... -
Online training helps prevent elder abuse
Over 3,000 people have accessed the Victorian Government’s Elder Abuse Prevention online training module since it...
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