A dementia navigator trial will give people coping with a fresh diagnosis of the condition better access to local services and support.
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Awards recognise efforts of aged care staff
A Victorian provider has launched a new initiative to recognise the outstanding work its employees undertake every day.
Guide shows what quality dementia care looks like
Dementia Australia has developed consumer-informed advice on quality aged care for people with dementia, their families and carers to complement the sector’s standards.
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.
Labor announces intentions for improving aged care
A Labor government will ensure that every aged care facility has a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, publishes its staff skill mix and has appropriate and properly-trained staff at all times, the leader of the Opposition has announced.
Call to speed up implementation of charter of rights
COTA Australia has raised concerns over the additional time providers have been given to implement the new single charter of rights and is urging organisations to set themselves an earlier deadline.
Breakdown in referral pathway after dementia diagnosis, commission hears
The aged care royal commission has heard people are missing out on support and management after being diagnosed with dementia because of a breakdown in the referral process.
Rollout begins of 10,000 new home care packages
The rollout of 10,000 new home care packages flagged in December will begin this week, the federal government says.
Dementia advocate Ita Buttrose receives honorary doctorate
Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe has congratulated dementia and aged care advocate Ita Buttrose for being awarded an honorary UNSW Medicine doctorate.
Dementia Australia partners with international advocacy group
Dementia Australia has become the first national dementia association to partner with Dementia Alliance International, the peak global dementia advocay organisation.
Dementia app facilitates interaction through games
Dementia Australia has released a new iPad app to help family members connect and communicate with loved ones who are living with dementia through interactive games.
Deaths from dementia on the rise
Dementia continues to be the leading cause of death among Australian women, and the second leading cause of death of all Australians behind heart disease, according to an Australian Bureau of Statistics report released earlier this week.
Why we’re tongue-tied around dementia
Despite increased awareness about dementia, one in four people feel uncomfortable around someone living with the condition because they don’t know what to say or are worried about saying the wrong thing.
Industry group CEO surprised, disappointed by allegations
The head of the peak industry body Leading Age Services Australia has told the ABC he was unaware of many of the allegations of abuses, neglect and substandard care made on the broadcaster’s flagship Four Corners program.
