The introduction of mandatory income-tested fees for home care would be positive for both the sustainability of the sector and for consumers, the aged care royal commission has heard.
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Avoiding medication when residents become aggressive
There are other solution-focused ways to try and overcome a resident’s aggression or agitation, Tamar Krebs writes.
Unspent funds set to hit $600M
The average amount of unspent funds per home care package client has hit almost $7,000 and total unspent funds are likely to reach $600 million by the end of the financial year, a key financial analysis shows.
‘Innovative strategies’ required to increase nutrient content of Meals on Wheels
Researchers are working with Meals on Wheels to find ways of boosting the energy and protein intake of customers.
Tip sheets support care workers, nurses to deliver quality palliative care
Aged care’s palliative care evidence and practice resource centre has developed two new resources to help aged care nurses and care workers provide quality end-of-life care.
Sector continues to experience significant financial challenges, survey shows
Regulatory changes and funding pressures have led to the “disturbing statistic” that more than 42 per cent of residential facilities are operating at loss, StewartBrown says in its half-yearly report on the financial performance of the aged care sector.
Working with suppliers key to meeting new standards with procurement
Aged care organisations need to ensure the services they procure also meet the new quality standards, a provider’s head of procurement tells Australian Ageing Agenda.
Putting social connection at the centre of service
A Sydney council is looking outside the box in the way it provides community services to the elderly and disabled to target a broader spectrum of wellbeing needs, including reducing loneliness and isolation.
Figures show home care queue jumps to 128,000
The number of older Australians waiting for the right level of care is continuing to grow with the latest figures showing almost 128,000 are queued for a home care package matching their need.
LASA launches home care election manifesto
LASA has launched its campaign for the 2019 federal election calling for legislated maximum home care wait times to fix the “human tragedy in home care”.
Draft terms of reference released for disability royal commission
Service providers are likely to fall under the spotlight of the proposed disability royal commission, according to draft terms of reference released by the government.
Best-practice use of benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines have limited use and should be used with caution in older people, writes Natalie Soulsby.
