Integration is key to the future of aged care, write Richard Terry and Daniela Kaiser.
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Improving aged care environments
Our next edition of Australian Ageing Agenda magazine is looking at trends in aged care refurbishments as well as workforce recruitment and retention strategies and medication management.
Understanding future design now
In the next edition of Australian Ageing Agenda magazine we look at new and emerging design for residential aged care, the latest clinical software supporting staff and residents and effective hygiene and cleaning practices.
AAA shines a light on facilities of the future
In the forthcoming Australian Ageing Agenda magazine we put the focus on residential aged care facilities designed to be futureproof, clinical software to support frontline care staff and hygiene and cleaning operations.
Tips on how to design to provoke all of the senses
Architects and designers can empower seniors and aged care residents through designing for the senses beyond the traditional five, such the senses of direction, balance and familiarity, writes Rulla Asmar.
Noticeboard: latest expansions, openings in aged care
Arcare opens $60 million Malvern East facility; doors open at St Vincent’s Care Services Maroochydore; Hall & Prior building $67 million Perth centre; and Benetas gets green light for $26 million facility.
A year of AAA coverage: your top 10
From reforms to reviews, it’s been a busy year in aged care news, but it was our reports on the six-month saga over cuts to the sector’s funding announced in the May federal budget that most drew your attention.
Aged care and dementia: why aren’t we building better?
Our knowledge about how to design buildings that support people with dementia has never been greater, but it’s being ignored by too many providers, says Professor Mary Marshall.
‘Dogged persistence’ needed on universal design laws
South Australia’s recent move to legislate a requirement for developers to consider universal design illustrates what’s possible when people lobby governments, says MP.
Inclusive neighbourhoods: project develops toolkit for councils
The need to design towns and cities that support the independence of older people and those living with dementia is the “new normal”, says architect Guy Luscombe who has developed a toolkit for planners and councils.
Expert shares key considerations in dementia design for providers
AUDIO: Aged care providers should focus on small-scale, domestic and familiar when aiming for good dementia design, says Emeritus Professor Mary Marshall.
More advocacy on seniors housing needed: architect
VIDEO: Leaders of aged care providers and seniors groups need to be strongly advocating for more age friendly accommodation, says a top architect specialising in seniors housing.
Australian aged care design firm recognised globally
For the second year running, Australian architectural firm ThomsonAdsett has ranked second in the world and the best in Australasia among architectural firms operating in the elderly living sector.
Smart technologies driving open design
The concept of an open and safe residential care facility is becoming a reality thanks to the emergence of new technologies – but there are several considerations, writes Dr Darragh O’Brien.
