New technology that uses artificial intelligence and the internet of things to monitor and track the daily routine of elderly people in their home will be the subject of a $260,000 government-funded trial
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Latest News
‘Their stories deserve to be told’
The Humans of Aged Care initiative will tell the inspiring stories about the sector that we all need to hear, writes Pat Sparrow.
Retirement living code of conduct launched
Retirement living industry peaks are urging all retirement village operators to sign to the industry code of conduct launched today to demonstrate their commitment to high standards and resident satisfaction.
Aged care storytelling platform goes live
A new website and social media campaign that aims to highlight and celebrate positive aspects of aged care care through personal stories of those working in the sector has been launched today.
Experts speak out on organisational challenges
Aged care innovation network innovAGEING has launched a new program that brings together aged care industry experts to boost the initiative’s knowledge and the sector’s innovation capacity.
National plan aims to halve unnecessary medicine use by seniors
A newly-released national strategy aims to cut the amount of harmful or unnecessary medicines taken by older Australians in half within five years.
Industry peak releases MYEFO wish list
Peak aged care industry body ACSA has called for almost $700 million to immediately be made available for residential care, ahead of the federal government’s mid year financial outlook.
On-site pharmacist a first for aged care
ACT provider Goodwin Aged Care has hired a pharmacist to work across its three residential aged care facilities as part of the organisation’s goal to improve resident access to medications.
Witnesses to appear at royal commission from February
The first witnesses in the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will begin giving evidence from February, the commission has announced.
NDIS pricing system expanded for complex needs
New pricing arrangements for people with complex needs and other NDIS news.
Inquiry recommends passing of aged care staffing bill
Publishing staff-to-resident ratios in aged care is a positive first step for increasing transparency but it’s not enough for consumers to make informed decisions, according to a parliamentary inquiry report.
Brightwater to pilot specialist dementia units
Brightwater Care has been selected to operate and test a prototype service for the government’s national program to support people with severe responsive behaviours associated with dementia.
