A change in attitude towards older people is needed to improve care quality, not just additional resources, the aged care minister tells an industry conference.
Conferences & Events
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Silver Rainbow: LGBTI Aged Care Awareness In-Person Training
Jul 30 2019 – Jun 1 2020 all-day
Understanding the new Charter of Aged Care Rights - free national event series
Oct 21 – Dec 10 all-day
Clinical Care and Quality in Home Care Seminar
Dec 5 all-day
ITAC 2020 – Transforming Independence through Innovative Technology
Mar 3 – Mar 4 all-day
Latest News
Recommended vaccinations for older people extend beyond the flu jab
With such a heavy focus on the importance of receiving the annual flu jab, it is easy to forget the importance of older people being up to date with all vaccinations, writes Natalie Soulsby.
New videos support aged care discussions
A new video series has been launched to encourage and help people talk with their loved ones about accessing residential aged care services.
Accreditation college launched for care workers
The head of a Melbourne training organisation has set up a member-based registration and professional development scheme for aged care workers.
Boosting workforce capability key to addressing aged care challenges
The future aged care workforce needs to have compassion, knowledge on complex issues and access to career-long learning, an expert tells an aged care forum.
Older people reluctant to seek mental health support
Older people with chronic disease may be suffering in silence when it comes to mental health.
Transforming dementia care requires support
Implementing person-centred care for residents with dementia needs an effective organisational strategy, writes Michelle Harris-Allsop.
Staff attracted by opportunities to form bonds, develop career
Aged care workers are in the sector to build relationships and have job security or because there are no other options, the findings of a new study show.
Residents have more antipsychotics, GP visits but fewer hospitalisations
People in residential aged care are much more likely to have antipsychotic medications than those receiving aged care and support services in the home, a new report shows.
Providers prioritised financial viability at expense of care
Some aged care providers lack the right balance between care quality and safety considerations and financial concerns, the royal commission has heard.
NDIS ‘like a half-built plane’
The NDIS minister has compared the disability insurance scheme to a half-built plane taking off before it is finished.
Study shows no link between statins, cognitive decline
A study of more than 1,000 older Australians indicates that the use of statins isn’t associated with memory decline or loss of cognitive function.
