Pharmacists now have the opportunity to get dementia specific training thanks to a new online course developed by Dementia Training Australia.
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Meaningful Ageing Workshops
Feb 26 – May 31 all-day
ATSA Independent Living Expo
May 8 – May 16 all-day
Home Care Package Design Seminar Stage 2
May 16 – Jun 6 all-day
COTA + ACSA Governance in Aged Care Conference
May 29 – May 30 all-day
COTA + ACSA | Aged Care Workforce Conference
Jun 4 – Jun 5 all-day
Health Metrics World Conference 2019
Aug 29 – Aug 30 all-day
Latest News
Govt denies ‘smoke and mirrors’ home care con
The federal government has denied using smoke and mirrors to con older Australians about home care by trying to pass off old announcements as new ones in the budget.
Study finds cognitive link between dopamine, Parkinson’s
An Australian study suggests that dopamine treatment could reduce apathy in Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders including dementia.
Tech council recruiting participants for mentoring program
The aged care sector’s technology body has launched a mentoring initiative to support providers to implement effective information technology systems.
Exercise program gets residents moving
A group walking program trialled across several retirement villages has resulted in residents increasing their daily step count and reducing their prolonged sitting time.
Book dispels myths about health issues due to “old age”
A new book warning about the impact of ageism and negative stereotypes on the medical care of older people is a must read for all in the aged care sector, writes Ngaire Hobbins.
Noticeboard: Carers Queensland opens new offices
Carers Queensland has opened six new offices around the state as part of its involvement in the NDIS community partners program.
New guide promotes safe aged care work practices
A free digitally-interactive poster has been launched to support aged care workers to work safely and provide quality care.
Noticeboard: Quality regulator appoints chief clinical advisor
Also in this story: Masonic Care Tasmania announces a new CEO and FECCA appoints CEO.
All parties must commit to aged care this election
Aged care stakeholders are calling on all candidates to make a significant financial commitment to aged care in the upcoming federal election.
The elder abuse plan doesn’t go far enough: opinion
An emphasis on vague goals like building momentum and safeguards in the national plan to tackle elder abuse would be better replaced by targeted funding of proven local services, writes Myfan Jordan.
Training program for care workers launched
A new evidence-based education package developed by La Trobe University aims to fill a training gap for personal care workers in the residential aged care sector.
