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.
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.
Noticeboard: Replacement aged care royal commissioner appointed
Also in this wrap: FECCA appoints acting CEO; and Braemar appoints facility manager.
Noticeboard: Southern Plus opens wellness centre
Also in this wrap: Bolton Clarke unveils dementia wing; Bethanie refurbishes five sites; and land secured for new indigenous facility.
Noticeboard: Helping Hand and ACH announce new CEOs
Helping Hand has appointed Chris Stewart as incoming CEO while fellow South Australian provider ACH Group has announced Frank Weits as its new leader.
Noticeboard: Yackandandah Health unveils intergenerational development
Also in this wrap: Blue Care opens redeveloped facility; Opal unveils Blacktown facility; and Lyndoch Living acquires May Noonan Centre.
Noticeboard: Palliative Care Australia CEO steps down
Also in this wrap: Governance Institute of Australia appoints CEO.
Call out for aged care innovation case studies
Aged care providers that have successfully translated new concepts into services or implemented new business models are being called upon to share their experiences.
Noticeboard: Textured Concept Foods opens commercial kitchen
Also in this wrap: Melbourne facility to cater to Chinese ageing population; Aveo opens retirement living community; and Moran Aged Care unveils new facility.
Noticeboard: Australian Unity appoints three executives
Also in this story: UOW’s Dr Lyn Phillipson appointed age-friendly mentor of international program and Hall & Wilcox announces a new partner.
Noticeboard: NSW’s first Islamic faith aged care facility opens
Also in this wrap: Uniting redevelops Emu Plains facility; Arcare officially opens doors; and Benetas unveils new Victorian facility.
Training resources for facilities target residents’ sight
New digital training tools aim to improve eye health and stop vision loss among aged care residents.
New resource helps providers run volunteer spiritual care programs
A new evidenced-based guide supports aged care organisations to establish and manage a volunteer program to deliver spiritual care to residents.
Noticeboard: National Seniors Australia appoints CEO
Also in this wrap: Resthaven announces two key appointments.
