Articles with tag care
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A brief reminder of upcoming events, calls for conference papers and travelling information roadshows. more... [Thu 14/02/2013 12:00:00] |
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Shout out for old Wii consoles NeuRA researchers are calling on members of the public to donate their old Nintendo Wii gaming consoles for stroke patients unable to afford one to use for their rehabilitation. more... [Tue 12/02/2013 12:00:00] |
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Incontinence prevalence figures are in A new report from AIHW show that more than 315,000 Australians live with severe incontinence and require help managing their bladder or bowel. more... [Thu 13/12/2012 12:00:00] |
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Age is no barrier to fun (photo story) An 85-year-old priest has abseiled down the St George's Cathederal Tower, Perth, prove how much fun it can for a person to stay active right up until and through their latter years. See his abseilling journey in pictures. more... [Fri 09/11/2012 12:00:00] |
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NARI is looking for volunteers to participate in a new research trial into depression, older age and caring. The reserach institute aims to investigate how exercise can improve the wellbeing and health of older carers. more... [Tue 16/10/2012 12:00:00] |
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Knee and hip surgery rates increase Around 60 per cent more Australians are undergoing knee and hip replacement surgery compared to a decade ago, according to a new report. more... [Thu 04/10/2012 12:00:00] |
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A new study from the University of Sydney has revealed the profile of an 'average' carer. She's aged 70, in poor health and suffering under financial stress. more... [Tue 02/10/2012 12:00:00] |
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'Most' of the National Aged Care Alliance umbrella group thinks the government can provide the sector with more business certainty (in the wake of the ACFI clawback) if it moves forward the implementation of a few aged care reform initiatives. more... [Tue 31/07/2012 12:00:00] |
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The majority of Australians are unaware that the federal government recently announced an aged care reform package, according to recent poll results. more... [Thu 03/05/2012 12:00:00] |
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There are only three days left to go to submit an application for the new arts and dementia category of the IDEAwards, happening in June this year. more... [Fri 20/04/2012 12:00:00] |
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AAA's compiled a brief but essential guide to keep you informed about what's happening in the sector over the next few weeks. more... [Thu 05/04/2012 12:00:00] |
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Sector gets in on social housing solutions The Australian government has created a new expert panel, featuring a key sector represenative, to advise it on social housing policy matters. more... [Tue 04/10/2011 12:00:00] |
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If it ain't broke...don't fix it Bupa Care Services is yet to be convinced of the need for fundamental reform of Australia's aged care system. more... [Fri 12/08/2011 12:00:00] |
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Aged care provider, IRT, cleared out the competition at the 2011 Australian Business Awards. more... [Tue 26/07/2011 12:00:00] |
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It's official: ACSA and ACAA have announced plans to form a single national peak aged care body. more... [Thu 07/07/2011 12:00:00] |
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A new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers says there's no better time to tackle a unified industry association. more... [Tue 03/05/2011 12:00:00] |
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Uniting Care Ageing is getting into the spirit of NSW Seniors Week, which celebrates contributions made by older member of society. more... [Tue 22/03/2011 12:00:00] |
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What were we thinking? PC explains Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald and Associate Commissioner Sue Macri explained why they made the recommendations they did at a Q & A session in Sydney yesterday. more... [Tue 15/03/2011 12:00:00] |
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'We hear you' - PC drops two-bed, shared-bath cost setting One issue off the PC 'issues' list as Commissioner Woods acknowledges concerns with the cost setting for concessional accommodation more... [Wed 09/03/2011 12:00:00] |
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The future of finance - will bonds survive reform? ACAA and ACSA have the answers to the big questions on the PC's recommendations, but some in the industry are still worried about their future finances. more... [Tue 08/03/2011 12:00:00] |
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The architect of the UK's National Dementia Strategy has briefed officials from the Department of Health and Ageing about what can be done to improve dementia care. more... [Tue 08/03/2011 12:00:00] |
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PC may ignore technology at nation's peril An economist, an engineer and the CEO of a community care provider all want the PC, and hence the government, to look at the emerging field of gerontechnology before it's too late. more... [Fri 04/03/2011 12:00:00] |
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The QLD provider, Blue Care, has just appointed its new executive director. more... [Thu 03/02/2011 12:00:00] |
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A clown who has been visiting a Sydney nursing home for the last 12 weeks can't stay, but he hopes the laughter will. more... [Thu 03/02/2011 12:00:00] |
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More details please: expert PC Panel Some great ideas, some interesting thoughts but a bit more detail in a few areas would help, says expert PC panel. more... [Tue 25/01/2011 12:00:00] |
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Villages acknowledge the demand for care Grant Thornton's retirement village survey highlights a demand for care and support services among village residents. more... [Tue 21/12/2010 12:00:00] |
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The Great Respect Debate, happening this Friday, will pin generation against generation in a public discussion about seniors deserving respect. more... [Tue 05/10/2010 12:00:00] |
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PC submissions: The sector has spoken The Productivity Commission has received more than 400 submissions for its upcoming inquiry into aged care, providing a valuable insight into the sector's desired system of the future. more... [Thu 26/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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Where would we be without Meals and Wheels volunteers? The hard work and devotion of more than 80,000 volunteers nation-wide was acknowledged yesterday as local services in each state celebrated National Wheels on Wheels Day. more... [Thu 26/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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Victorian providers defend media claims ACCV and Bentley's Chartered Accountants have spoken out against recent media claims which allege that aged care residents in Victoria are being fed a starvation diet. more... [Tue 24/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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The Victorian government is listening! The Brumby government has committed to a 10-year plan which seeks lists a number of key initiatives designed to create an age-friendly society. more... [Fri 20/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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Government election report card: E for effort CCOA has rated the aged care election campaigns of the three major political parties against its policy wish list in a 2010 Policy Report Card, issued today. more... [Thu 19/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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It might look like it, but a medical expert at the upcoming Positive Living in Aged Care Seminar says symptoms of depression, schizophrenia and other mental illnesses in the elderly are too frequently diagnosed as signs of dementia. more... [Wed 18/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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A capital failure in aged care A recent survey showing that around half of the nation's providers had deferred building works in the past 12 months, has re-sounded the call for government action to address the problem of capital investment for aged care. more... [Tue 17/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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beyondblue and Alzheimer's Australia, Victoria, have recently announced the appointment of their new CEOs. more... [Tue 17/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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Debate: No clear commitment to adopt PC recommendations None of the ageing spokespeople at yesterday's great debate could clearly commit, 100 per cent, to adopting the recommendations of the Productivity Commission, if elected. more... [Thu 12/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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The great debate: what they said Yesterday's aged care debate was the first of its kind to be held prior to a federal election since 2001. Here are some highlights from the debate participants. more... [Thu 12/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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The verdict: aged care debate 2010 (VIDEO) Here's what you said: Sector representatives offer their verdict on the debate through a series of interviews, filmed live at the scene in Melbourne. more... [Thu 12/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care representatives from the three major political parties will go head to head on the issues that matter in a debate to be held in Melbourne next week. more... [Thu 05/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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Bupa: What the papers didn't say Bupa Care Services has posted a YouTube video online in response to recent media claims. more... [Thu 05/08/2010 12:00:00] |
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The Productivity Commission has proved to be an able and informed listener at a forum convened by a major NSW and ACT provider yesterday more... [Thu 29/07/2010 12:00:00] |
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Bi-partisan approach needed now! The National Aged Care Alliance has spoken: All political parties must agree to adopt a bi-partisan approach to aged care reform now. more... [Thu 22/07/2010 12:00:00] |
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Sanctioned nursing home takes action A sanctioned NSW nursing home, recently placed under the nation's media spotlight, has taken action to improve its current standard of care. more... [Tue 13/07/2010 12:00:00] |
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The federal government will take full responsibility of the aged care sector in exactly one year's time. more... [Thu 08/07/2010 12:00:00] |
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A leading Alzheimer's expert has spoken of the advantages of art engagement programs and their potenial impact upon an individual's quality of life. more... [Thu 17/06/2010 12:00:00] |
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Masonic Homes has a new deputy chief executive officer. more... [Thu 17/06/2010 12:00:00] |
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The federal government has announced that they will top up Western Australia HACC funding by an extra $1.8 million. more... [Thu 10/06/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care providers urged to tackle the tough questions An aged and community care expert has spoken of the need for providers to wrestle with the important moral and ethical challenges. more... [Fri 04/06/2010 12:00:00] |
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Neglected residents, neglected system? Media reports of poor care have added fuel to the fire, highlighting the need for an investigation and further government reform. more... [Tue 01/06/2010 12:00:00] |
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And the winner of the Excellence Award in aged care goes to...? A care coordinator at Masonic Homes' Tiwi Gardens Lodge has won this year's top aged care honour in the Northern Territory Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards. more... [Thu 27/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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Providers have praised the PC's Issues Paper but remain cautious in their support and fully aware that an inquiry does not necessarily mean adequate reform. more... [Tue 25/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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Seasoned marketer to drive Masonic Homes into the future Masonic Homes makes its final move in its recent corporate restructure, with the appointment of its new chief of sales and marketing. more... [Thu 20/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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Productivity Commission appoints associate commissioner to inquiry The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, announced the appointment of Sue Macri AM as the associate commissioner to the Productivity Commission's inquiry into aged care. more... [Thu 20/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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Are aged care workers really the budget's big winners? Although the federal budget delivered key aged care incentives designed to help staff improve their skills, the government failed to deliver what was really needed- funding for wage increases. more... [Wed 12/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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The answer to innovation lies within Innovation in aged care expert suggests that providers stop blaming the system and look within their own organisation for solutions. more... [Thu 06/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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Victorian Budget fails to deliver enough aged care initiatives Aged care providers and consumer groups have expressed disappointment in the Victorian Government for failing to deliver the full extent of the sector's 2010/11 State Budget wish list. more... [Thu 06/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care sector attracts young blood Masters scholarship student at Queensland's Griffith University devotes studies and future to the aged care sector. more... [Wed 28/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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Minister for Ageing addresses sector about reforms Federal Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliott, will address the aged care sector about the Rudd Government's recent health care reforms for the first time since COAG. more... [Tue 27/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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Here at last: aged care inquiry a year away The federal government has finally released its timetable and terms of reference for the Productivity Commission's inquiry into aged care, more than eight months after its initial announcement. more... [Thu 22/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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COAG reforms did not go far enough Industry leaders are disapointed that government leaders failed to make aged care a priority during the highly anticipated COAG meeting. more... [Wed 21/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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Experimental garden to open in SA An theraputic, experimental garden for residents with dementia will be opened at Bupa Care's Morphettville facility tomorrow. more... [Tue 20/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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Heart disease death rates drop among older Australians Death rates from cardiovascular disease have fallen more for seniors than any other age group in Australia since 1987, according to a new report more... [Fri 16/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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