Royal Commission: “It’s hard to know where to go to raise issues and complaints…”
“It felt like there was no point raising issues or complaining…”
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Sleep Awareness Week encourages better sleep for older Australians
When you start to forget things or your memory isn’t quite like used to be, older Australians are quick to blame their... -
Older Australians need better financial defences
National Seniors Australia is calling for the introduction of stronger laws to prevent financial abuse towards older... -
LASA system supports safety and quality management long-term
SPONSORED STORY – With the new Aged Care Quality Standards now effective, the age services industry should be... -
Supporting the young leaders of aged care
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) are supporting young professionals in aged care to become the future leaders of... -
Home-based dementia music therapy program recruiting for study participants
A new home-based music therapy program teaching carers to use music strategically to manage agitation and other symptoms... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Individualised based care provides good results
The final day of the Cairns hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard about a different... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: High-quality food is vital to wellness in aged care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held a panel of aged care chefs and hospitality staff on day 2 of... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “I was no longer a daughter, I had become a supervisor”
The first day of the Cairns hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard a case study of... -
Keeping warm and safe this winter
Winter is the perfect time for seniors and their families to check their houses are safe for the cold months ahead. -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Pressure wounds, contractures and dietary inconsistencies
Day 2 of the Darwin hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety observed a case study of a 92... -
National Elder Abuse Conference will Rock the Boat
The National Elder Abuse Conference 2019 (NEAC), held in Brisbane from 22 and 23 July, will present informative and... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “My heart is crying”
The first day of the Darwin hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard from an Aboriginal... -
Aged Care Royal Commission focus for NT and QLD hearings announced
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has revealed the focus of the Northern Territory (NT) and... -
Changes to the Aged Care Quality Standards
The new national Aged Care Quality Standards launched today, establishing a higher quality of care model for consumers... -
Change is coming to aged care, so what does that mean?
The new Aged Care Quality Standards will be coming into affect on 1 July, which will change to the level of care... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Dismissive over abuse allegations and systemic impunity
The second day of the Perth hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety continued on from... -
Residents from Anglican Care take a walk on the virtual side
Visiting a childhood home, taking a tour of Italy and shooting a few hoops can be difficult for an elderly person in... -
Forgotten Australians are terrified of entering aged care
The aged care sector will soon have an influx of traumatised Forgotten Australians, people that experienced... -
Biggest dementia recruitment and research drive starts in Tasmania
The University of Tasmania’s Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre is undertaking the biggest study into... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Access to health care, health literacy and language barriers
Day three of the fourth series in the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety in Broome, Western Australia...
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