An Australian research team aims to develop a prototype for an affordable, mass-produced telepresence robot that can be used to prevent social isolation among the elderly and keep them in their homes for longer.
Community Care Review
Provider commences mass roll out of home monitoring technology
Aged care provider Enrich Living Services has begun installing smart home monitoring to 100 homes across Australia as part of a deal with in-home safety technology company HomeStay Care.
Pledge to get young people out of aged care, into community
The federal government has pledged to get all young people with disability out of the residential aged care system within four years.
Homeshare scheme targets isolated seniors
Two Sydney councils have helped launched an initiative that brings together ageing home owners and younger community members with the aim of reducing social isolation among seniors and delaying the move into residential care.
Royal commission hears case for mandatory basic fees
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.
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.
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.
Sydney councils launch homeshare initative
Care providers are exploring home share initiatives that bring together ageing home owners and younger community members.
Royal commission gives pause to reflect on reform
The Royal Commission into Aged Care is a welcome development for many reasons including the opportunities it provides to reflect on the achievements as well as the oversights of the reforms in home care, Dr Beatriz Cardona writes.
Community initiatives up for international awards
Australian providers are up for prizes in the Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation awards, which recognise organisations that demonstrate innovation in aged care business, service and operations.
