Almost half of Australian seniors feel their identity is poorly understood or not heard well by their loved ones, a new survey shows.
Resources
New app helps staff identify flu outbreaks
Sydney Local Health District has launched a new app to help manage influenza outbreaks at residential aged care facilities.
Support for long-term safety and quality management
Aged care peak body Leading Age Services Australia has developed a new business solution to support residential aged care and home care providers with online safety and quality management.
New resource helps staff identify elder abuse
A new pocket-sized brochure has been launched to assist the aged care workforce in identifying elder abuse.
New My Aged Care test website launched
The Department of Health has launched a test website for consumers to trial its redeveloped My Aged Care website.
App update makes medication management easier for carers
NPS Medicine Wise has updated its medication tracking app so it can be used by carers and healthcare workers who are looking after more than one person.
First aid app helps prepare for emergencies
A New South Wales-developed app has been launched to provide on-the-go first aid information and help in emergency situations.
App uses AI to detect Parkinson’s disease
A South Australian-developed app can help detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease through the use of artificial intelligence.
Taking a broad-brush look at palliative care
A wide-ranging new textbook on palliative care is a valuable resource for the aged care sector, an expert says.
New resource supports better spiritual care
An evidence-based guide has been launched to help staff working in residential aged care incorporate spirituality into the care of frail residents.
Resource helps providers transition to new standards
An educational video has been launched to help aged care services comply with the sector’s incoming quality standards.
Training for dementia-friendly pharmacists
Pharmacists now have the opportunity to get dementia specific training thanks to a new online course developed by Dementia Training Australia.
New guide promotes safe aged care work practices
A free digitally-interactive poster has been launched to support aged care workers to work safely and provide quality care.
Training program for care workers launched
A new evidence-based education package developed by La Trobe University aims to fill a training gap for personal care workers in the residential aged care sector.
