Just 12 per cent of people aged over 60 say they trust the aged care industry, a report has revealed.
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Air pollution linked to higher dementia risks
Australian researchers have found a clear link between air pollution and an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.
Renewed calls for more nurse practitioners in aged care
A nurse practitioner approach in residential aged care leads to better outcomes for residents and nurses than a doctor-led model, an upcoming conference on ageing will hear.
Understanding future design now
In the next edition of Australian Ageing Agenda magazine we look at new and emerging design for residential aged care, the latest clinical software supporting staff and residents and effective hygiene and cleaning practices.
Aged care providers call for ‘systemic reform rather than tinkering around the edges’
The aged care system needs a “radical redesign” based on the consumer experience and unrestricted by jurisdictions or sources of funds, providers tell the royal commission.
Noticeboard: Third aged care royal commissioner appointed
Also in this wrap: Benetas appoints new general manager.
Royal Commission targets NDIS providers
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has opened with a hearing in Brisbane.
Calls to push on with reform as aged care royal commission extended
Aged care reforms and urgent action to improve the sector’s viability must go ahead now despite the six-month extension of the royal commission, stakeholders say.
Noticeboard: IRT starts village construction
Also in this wrap: Redevelopment confirmed for Curtin Heritage Living; and builder of Benetas picks up excellence award.
Facilities advised to ‘bring in the smells of the kitchen’
Cook, author and mentor Maggie Beer recommends residential aged care services form a food council with staff representatives from all areas of the facility to improve meals.
Multi-facility pilot testing approach to keep residents out of hospital
A Queensland University of Technology project has secured $1.9 million to roll out a tailored staff training program in 12 aged care facilities that aims to the reduce unnecessary hospitalisations of residents.
First-of-its-kind frailty map aims to inform healthy ageing services
A new online interactive tool maps the current and future prevalence of frailty around Australia for the first time.
