Articles with tag residential-aged-care
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Are voters really prepared to sell or mortgage the family home to pay for aged care? Despite what COTA Australia says, two other consumer groups have surveys that say, 'No.' more... [Thu 12/04/2012 12:00:00] |
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One aged care provider is celebrating after planning approval was finally granted for a new building project, while a couple of other developments have just been finished off. more... [Tue 13/03/2012 12:00:00] |
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Aged care volunteers come through Two years of fundraising efforts has paid off for the residents of a Brisbane nursing home, demonstrating the important contribution that volunteers make to aged care. more... [Tue 28/02/2012 12:00:00] |
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Deadly trend fuels aged care funding campaign The aged care sector may have found an unlikely ally in a Member of the South Australian upper house, who supports increases to wages and staffing levels. He also wants to know why more nursing homes deaths are being reported to the SA Coroner. more... [Thu 09/02/2012 12:00:00] |
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Australian aged care providers have been saying for some time that building and running a modern nursing home just doesn't add up financially. Now they have more figures to back their claims. more... [Thu 02/02/2012 12:00:00] |
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Doctors position on nursing home funding The Australian Medical Association has made public its position on how residential aged care should be funded. more... [Thu 22/12/2011 12:00:00] |
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As the industry awaits the outcome of this year's ACAR, Department of Health and Ageing figures show a startling drop in the number of new beds being built. more... [Thu 08/12/2011 12:00:00] |
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Leading the telehealth revolution With financial incentives from Medicare available since July, 2012 could be the year that telehealth is widely implemented in nursing homes - vastly improving residents' access to specialist nursing, medical and allied health expertise. more... [Tue 22/11/2011 12:00:00] |
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A new ABS report stresses the growing need for a younger workforce more... [Tue 27/09/2011 12:00:00] |
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Sydney's Martin Place became the scene of a social statement yesterday when a young man in a wheelchair spent two hours in a giant perspex box to raise awareness about young people living in aged care. more... [Tue 06/09/2011 12:00:00] |
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Hard data on dementia in nursing homes A report from the AIHW has crunched the numbers from the Aged Care Funding Instrument's first full year of operation, focusing on dementia. more... [Wed 18/05/2011 12:00:00] |
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A three month long search has yielded an impressive new chief executive for Australia's largest aged care peak body. more... [Mon 18/04/2011 12:00:00] |
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Providers are optimistic about growth Most aged care operators are looking to expand their businesses over the next three years, according to a recent survey. more... [Wed 22/12/2010 12:00:00] |
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Wise words from aged care residents Bupa has put together a book sharing advice and laugh experience from over 50 residents. more... [Thu 09/12/2010 12:00:00] |
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Facilities perform better than last year The results from the latest Stewart Brown benchmarking survey show modest improvements in the last year. more... [Wed 24/11/2010 12:00:00] |
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The aged care resident of the year A Queensland man living in residential care has been recognised for his dedication to volunteering. more... [Tue 09/11/2010 12:00:00] |
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Arcare announces another acquisition The Victorian based provider has purchased a fourth Queensland site. more... [Thu 23/09/2010 12:00:00] |
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Annual funding boost is "absolutely appalling" Both ACSA and ACAA say the increase announced by the government will not be enough to put the industry on a sustainable footing. more... [Tue 01/06/2010 12:00:00] |
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Accreditation chief congratulates industry on "really good report" Australia's aged care homes improved their level of compliance in the fourth accreditation round. more... [Fri 21/05/2010 12:00:00] |
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Gauging efficiency and effectiveness in aged care A new study will look at opportunities for productivity gains in residential facilities. more... [Fri 23/04/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care facilities are being encouraged to participate in Australia's first national aged care menu survey. more... [Thu 18/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Official opening at Parkville precinct The 140-bed facility at the centre of a new 'continuing care community' in inner Melbourne has been officially opened. more... [Thu 04/03/2010 12:00:00] |
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Multinational buys PeoplePoint Now it plans to introduce the Australian developed aged care software solution to a global audience more... [Thu 28/01/2010 12:00:00] |
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Canberra announces GP visiting scheme The ACT Government will launch a new program to give older people better access to doctors. more... [Wed 27/01/2010 12:00:00] |
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A Brisbane law firm and a major provider have teamed up to simplify the agreements between providers and consumers. more... [Thu 21/01/2010 12:00:00] |
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New facility geared towards dementia Its specially designed garden is aimed at providing cognitive and physical stimulation. more... [Sat 02/01/2010 12:00:00] |
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Aged care emergency department research wins award Aged care residents who present at hospitals are more likely to be admitted and to stay there longer. more... [Wed 11/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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Up to 4,600 training packages in residential and community aged care will be created over four years. more... [Tue 13/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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Focus on palliative care in aged care NSW's inaugural academic chair in palliative care will look at ways to improve end-of-life services in residential aged care. more... [Tue 06/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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Melbourne home responds proactively to sanctions No residents are at immediate risk and the facility appointed a nurse advisor before it was required to do so. more... [Thu 10/09/2009 12:00:00] |
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TLC Aged Care has launched a new supper club at its Sunlight facility in Whittlesea, Victoria. more... [Tue 08/09/2009 12:00:00] |
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New facility gets official blessing The East Melbourne site contains the first new bed licences in the City of Melbourne for nearly 20 years. more... [Thu 03/09/2009 12:00:00] |
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Mental illness is more common than dementia A US study shows that newly admitted residents are more likely to have depression than dementia. more... [Thu 20/08/2009 12:00:00] |
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The ACT Government will establish a GP visiting program for nursing homes if re-elected. more... [Mon 22/09/2008 12:00:00] |
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A preliminary report from the AIHW links hospital and aged care facilities data to improve the understanding of movements between the two. more... [Tue 22/01/2008 12:00:00] |
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