Osteoporosis among residents living in aged care is being underdiagnosed, a new research study suggests.
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Jul 16 – Jul 18 all-day
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Aug 26 – Aug 28 all-day
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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
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Latest News
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.
US Expert calls out Australia on elder abuse
A US expert says elder abuse is being kept in the shadows in Australia because of a lack of specific legislation.
Tuning in with residents
Choir conductor Dorothy Ebel is motivated by seeing the positivity singing and music creates for older people.
Status a factor in residential aged care wait
Educated seniors with a degree are often prioritised in the wait for residential aged care, according to a study, but there is hope that tweaks to the process will make it fairer.
Policies help establish accountability at every level
Clearly-drafted policies and procedures have positive effects on workers and the business, writes Charles Watson.
Branding is key to standing out from competitors
Aged care providers need to focus on their brands in order to stand out from the rest of their competitors, an industry forum has heard.
Remote areas need more respite services, inquiry told
A hearing of the Royal Commission in Broome has heard about the lack of respite services in remote Western Australia.
$600m in unspent funds undermining sustainability of providers
The amount of unspent home care funds being held in provider bank accounts has hit almost $600 milllion.
