New “one-stop shop” to improve pain management in aged care
A revised and expanded book and additional resources for pain management in residential aged care homes promises to be a...
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ROYAL COMMISSION: Some would “rather die” than go into residential care
UnitingCare Australia National Director Claerwen Little has revealed some concerning consumer feedback during the Royal... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Funding “not sustainable”, compassion crucial to effective care
Concerns around ineffective funding models and workforce skills mix were heard at the Royal Commission hearings... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Dementia training falls short, more staff not the answer
Dementia is the “chronic condition of the 21st Century” and post-diagnosis support is crucial for people living with... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Serious risk increase, gaps in home care regulation
There were 3,773 reported assaults in nursing homes across Australia in 2017/18, the Royal Commission into Aged Care... -
Inclusive and diverse services under new action plan
Resources to help aged care providers, peak organisations and governments deliver inclusive and culturally-safe services... -
Falls prevention program delivers promising results
A reactive balance training program run by Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) has shown a 60 percent risk reduction... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Misuse of psychotropic drugs, lack of qualified workers
The dangers of antidepressant use in dementia patients and decline in registered nurses across the system were topics on... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Too many “potholes” in consumer journey
Day two of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings in Adelaide brought concerns around... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Training key to improving aged care system
The lack of mandatory dementia training for aged care workers and home care waiting lists are among the immediate issues... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “Significant imbalance of power between recipient and provider”
Ineffective funding models, review and accreditation processes, staff ratios, and society attitudes towards ageing... -
More home care packages as Government commits $662m to aged care
An additional 10,000 home care packages across all levels will be made available as part of the Government’s recently... -
Campaign to put people at the centre of aged care
An Australia-first campaign launching during NSW Seniors Week will highlight the importance of choosing aged care... -
Training program to help staff walk in patients’ shoes
An Adelaide aged care provider will be the first to trial ‘empathy suits’ as part of a staff training pilot program... -
Mandatory repositioning a turn for the worse
The mandated practice of two-hourly repositioning of residents in aged care facilities to prevent bedsores is... -
Government announces $70m in dementia support
Some of the most vulnerable Australians living with dementia will benefit from a world-first national network of... -
Industry bodies back banking royal commission recommendations
Peak bodies representing the views of older Australians have welcomed the Government’s commitment to adopt all 76... -
Royal Commission announces public hearing details
The first public hearings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety are only a week away, with the... -
Giving a voice to those unable to verbalise pain
Pain is an inevitable part of life. It may arise as a result of illness or injury, and may be acute or chronic in... -
$60m program expansion to support older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Applications are now open for the second round of expansion funding under the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait... -
5,000 more seniors to benefit from short-term care
The number of senior Australians receiving short-term restorative care each year will almost triple on the back of the...
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