Aged care’s palliative care evidence and practice resource centre has developed two new resources to help aged care nurses and care workers provide quality end-of-life care.
Resources
Resident experience analysis goes online
The quality commission has released a report detailing and analysing what consumers are saying about the quality of residential aged care services.
New resource to track antipsychotic use
A new resource has been launched to assist aged care providers to monitor the use of antipsychotic medications.
Film series launched to promote dementia awareness
A 15-part film series has been launched to improve awareness and early diagnosis of dementia among older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Updated resource targets better pain assessment
The Australian Pain Society has launched a new resource to help aged care workers better identify, assess and manage pain among residents.
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.
Updated governance guidelines released for NFPs
As the aged care sector faces increased scrutiny and a royal commission, the Australian Institute of Company Directors has released new governance guidelines for not-for-profit organisations.
New self-assessment resource to measure against incoming standards
The aged care sector’s new independent regulator has launched a tool for providers to understand and assess their performance against the new quality standards.
Fact sheet outlines aged care policy and prospects
The Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing and Research has released a comprehensive overview of recent changes in aged care policy, industry and labour force.
New telecom resource provides support for people with disability
A new phone and online resource providing information about telecommunications products that are suitable for people with particular mobility, sensory, memory or cognitive conditions is now available.
Map highlights aged care training opportunities in China
A new interactive map has been launched to assist Australian aged care providers to identify where there is a high demand for workforce training programs in China.
High tech tests establish safe senior seat belt guidelines
Neuroscience Research Australia and the Transurban Road Safety Centre have developed an information booklet on the correct use of seat belts for seniors.
Reducing osteoporosis risk
A bone health lifestyle management resource has been produced for the one-in-three Australians aged fifty and over who suffer from osteoporosis.
Book provides road map for embracing old age
When faced with getting old, there are two options, according to international ageing advocate and author Marcus Riley. We can wither on the vine, or we can embrace our later years with positivity and passion.
