Two aged care peak bodies and a research centre have joined forces to trial innovations and develop technology with older people.
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Medicine safety now a national priority
The federal and state health ministers have made medicine safety a national priority in the wake of the aged care royal commission’s interim findings.
Noticeboard: Belcher leaves Braemar
Aged care sector veteran Wayne Belcher has stepped down as Braemar Presbyterian Aged Care’s chief executive officer due to health reasons.
Resource shows how to implement intergenerational care
Griffith University has launched a new website with resources, news and facts about providing intergenerational programs in residential aged care.
Remote provider takes out top honour
Aged care providers from Western Australia feature strongly at this week’s national industry awards, while an individual from Victoria has been recognised for developing an end-of-life planning tool.
Noticeboard: Pharmaceutical Society of Australia appoints new CEO
Also in this wrap: ThomsonAdsett appoints seniors living director; RACGP CEO steps down; and FECCA re-elects Patetsos, announces new board line-up.
Aged care providers honoured for business excellence
Providers in three states have all recently won awards for their business or marketing initiatives.
Aged care staff report understaffing as top issue
Four out of 10 residential aged care workers are planning to leave the sector within five years because they are overworked, stressed and underpaid, a national worker survey shows.
Noticeboard: Catholic Health Australia appoints CEO
Also in this wrap: Benetas appoints general manager of residential services.
Young guns set to shake up aged care sector
Representatives from the home and community care sector will join a national council of youth ambassadors.
Feros Care wins international excellence award
Feros Care has taken home an international award for its development and use of new technologies to improve client services.
Stigma compounds difficulties for people living with dementia
There are calls to incorporate dementia design as a standard as the world’s largest dementia study reveals a ‘dangerous’ amount of stigma.
Are you using the CALD Action Plan?
The action plan to support older people from diverse backgrounds helps providers identify how to deliver more inclusive and culturally-appropriate services, writes Mary Patetsos.
Noticeboard: Third aged care royal commissioner appointed
Also in this wrap: Benetas appoints new general manager and sector representatives appointed to attend China APEC forum.
