Interviews with aged care recipients are underway to inform a new tool for providers to assess and measure the quality of life of people in their care.
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Eye disease peak evaluating aged care tools
The Macular Disease Foundation Australia is surveying people working in residential aged care about educational resources it launched last year to improve residents’ eye health.
Signs indicate knee-jerk policy reactions could be new norm: opinion
The restraint debate is a window into the future challenges of the aged care sector, writes Patricia Sparrow.
Inquiry highlights siloed approach to regulation
The royal commission has questioned aged care regulators how an approved provider with a history of poor compliance and several “red flags” could continue to operate.
Respite care viewed as ‘negative’, ‘risky’
Carers may not be accessing available respite services because of quality and safety concerns, the aged care royal commission has heard.
Program offers pathway into home care for Indigenous workers
The first participants of a home care pre-employment program targeting Indigenous workers are set to graduate next month.
Malnutrition screening reported lacking in aged care
The system needs to focus on the individual and their nutritional needs because currently residents are malnourished and starving to death, the royal commission has heard.
Investigation of People Care facility underway
The aged care regulator is taking steps to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all former residents of a Gold Coast facility that closed unexpectedly and has commenced an audit of the provider’s regulatory compliance.
Older people want to be understood, survey finds
Almost half of Australian seniors feel their identity is poorly understood or not heard well by their loved ones, a new survey shows.
Consumer-directed expectations challenge providers
In an aged care system ruled by consumers, choice will still be limited by resources, writes Mark Sheldon-Stemm.
Noticeboard: Catholic Health Australia chief executive steps down
Also in this wrap: Braemar appoints new chief finance officer; and Benetas appoints general manager of quality, outcomes and research.
Bupa working to address issues at south coast facility
Bupa says it will ensure its aged care facility on the NSW South Coast will continue to operate.
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.
Respite care access on the rise and residential care admissions down
The number of people accessing aged care services has increased by more than 12,000 people in a year, a new government report shows.
