Hip fracture patients who have a home visit with an occupational therapist prior to leaving hospital have fewer readmissions and more functional independence after three months than those who don’t.
Commission hears of resident’s decline after failing to get home care
The royal commission has heard how an elderly woman who had to enter residential care after being told she would have a 12 month wait for home care died of infected ulcers three months later.
Quest to reduce falls in people with dementia continues
Preliminary results of a study into reducing falls in people with dementia have left researchers disappointed.
Tasmanian council scoops award for dementia initiative
A Tasmanian council has received a local government award for making its community more dementia-friendly.
Stopping preventive medicines linked to increased frailty
Older people who stop taking preventive medicine experience increased frailty compared to those who keep taking the medication.
Home care sector changes continue to cause pain for providers
The overall performance of home care providers declined in 2017-18 and financial pressures are continuing, a key sector report says.
Stressed-out providers struggle to keep up with change
New changes to home care have arrived – and they’re causing stress and confusion for many providers, an industry consultant says.
Sector urges ‘constructive’ approach from watchdog on new standards
The aged care sector has pledged to work towards a smooth transition to the new Aged Care Quality Standards which are now in force.
Former royal commissioner begins job as new Ageing and Disability Commissioner
Former royal commissioner Robert Fitzgerald has taken up a role as head of the new NSW Ageing and Disability Commission.
Bupa working to address issues at south coast facility
Bupa says it will ensure its aged care facility on the NSW South Coast will continue to operate.
Health and justice partnership tackles elder abuse
A Melbourne health organisation has teamed up with a local community legal centre in a new partnership aimed at targeting elder abuse.
Aged care staff can turn around low rates of advance planning
Only three out of every 100 older Australians have a statutory advance care directive, a review of existing research shows.
NDIS providers welcome price increases
NDIS support co-ordinators and remote providers will benefit from new price increases announced by the federal government.
Home care queue passes 129,000
The national home care waiting list has increased to 129,038, government figures show.
