The Australian Pain Society has launched a new resource to help aged care workers better identify, assess and manage pain among residents.
Provider launches Montessori food service
Victorian aged care provider Villa Maria Catholic Homes is rolling out a new model of food delivery across its residential aged care facilities that encourages more independence and engagement at meal times.
Consultation underway to support specialist dementia program
A series of national forums has begun this week to inform the eligibility and assessment pathway for residents of the national network of dementia care units for people with symptoms too severe for mainstream services.
$1 million in funding for dementia research
Research projects into facilitating residents to express sexuality and assessing the risk of developing dementia are among 17 new studies to share in more than $1 million of dementia research funding.
Noticeboard: Resthaven executives step down
Also in this wrap: Bolton Clarke appoints general manager.
Palliative Care Australia launches roadmap for the future
A new policy proposal has been launched provide an insight into what needs to be done to meet the increasingly complex palliative care needs of older Australians.
$320m funding boost for residential care
The Federal Government has announced residential aged care will receive an additional $320 million as part of its new $662 million package to support older Australians.
Guide to support Forgotten Australians entering care
South Australian-based residential aged care, home care and retirement living provider Helping Hand has launched a new resource to support Forgotten Australians accessing care services.
Noticeboard: Palliative Care Australia appoints CEO
Also in this wrap: Baptistcare appoints chief strategy officer; and Catholic Health Australia appoints two new board members.
Sector encouraged to take part in survey for homelessness action plan
Aged care providers, professionals and services are being called upon to complete an online survey about improving services for older people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Funding round open for remote residential places
Applications are open for providers in remote and very remote areas to deliver residential aged care services to indigenous Australians.
Noticeboard: Aveo $45m redevelopment to open mid-year
Also in this wrap: Resthaven Murray Bridge officially opens; MiCare gets the green light for new facility; and Benetas Dalkeith Hostel expansion supports new model of care.
Australians honoured for contributions to aged care
Former Benetas chairman John McKenzie has joined a group of other Australians honoured for their contribution to the community and the aged care sector this Australia Day.
Noticeboard: Resthaven appoints executive manager
Also in this wrap: Judy Martin steps down from aged care architecture firm ThomsonAdsett.
