Only three out of every 100 older Australians have a statutory advance care directive, a review of existing research shows.
Conferences & Events
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Aged Care & Elder Law Conference
Jul 16 – Jul 18 all-day
2nd Retirement Living Forum
Aug 26 – Aug 28 all-day
COTA + ACSA | Quality in Aged Care Conference
Aug 26 – Aug 29 all-day
ATSA Independent Living Expo (part of i-CREATe)
Aug 27 – Aug 28 all-day
Health Metrics World Conference 2019
Aug 29 – Aug 30 all-day
8th International Conference on Ageing and Spirituality
Oct 27 – Oct 30 all-day
Latest News
NDIS providers welcome price increases
NDIS support co-ordinators and remote providers will benefit from new price increases announced by the federal government.
Hidden camera captures abuse of resident
A surveillance camera installed in a resident’s bedroom has uncovered ongoing abuse from staff, the aged care royal commission has heard.
Communication between departments key to long-lasting change
Improved leadership, teamwork and communication among residential aged care staff can have massive benefits on how facilities are run and how residents are cared for, as proved by a study on change through intervention in the sector.
Respite care access on the rise and residential care admissions down
The number of people accessing aged care services has increased by more than 12,000 people in a year, a new government report shows.
Respecting residents’ privacy
Online tours of aged care facilities can offer an alternative to strangers walking around the homes of residents.
Home care queue passes 129,000
The national home care waiting list has increased to 129,038, government figures show.
Exercise key to osteoporosis prevention
Osteoporosis among residents living in aged care is being underdiagnosed, a new research study suggests.
Lessons from overseas: the future impact of retiree renters
Aged care providers and governments need to plan now for the impact of lifelong renters on the financial models driving the industry, writes James Kelly.
Primary care failing older people in remote areas, royal commission hears
Poor primary care in rural and remote areas is increasing the need for older Australians to access aged care services, the aged care royal commission has heard.
New resource helps staff identify elder abuse
A new pocket-sized brochure has been launched to assist the aged care workforce in identifying elder abuse.
Physios overlooked in incontinence management
Physiotherapists can play an important role in incontinence management and education.
