A new film series has launched to provide aged care and healthcare workers with the knowledge and confidence to respond to cases of elder abuse among people with dementia.
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Industry experts raise concerns over aged care research centre
Aged care service delivery methodology and issues with current research practices need to be addressed before establishing a government-funded dedicated ageing research centre, industry experts tell the royal commission.
Govt lifts restriction on international student hours
Aged care providers can offer more hours to international students on their staff to address workforce shortages as part Commonwealth measures to combat the impact of coronavirus.
Workforce key to improving data collection
There needs to be input from all aged care stakeholders in designing minimum data collection requirements to achieve better quality and safety outcomes for residents, the royal commission hears.
Peninsula Villages gets the green light
New South Wales aged care provider Peninsula Villages has received approval for a $2 million expansion of accommodation in Umina to provide housing for seniors.
VR start-up launches new aged care service
Aged care entertainment provider SilVR Adventures has launched a new national self-service model for residential care facilities.
Silos blamed for inefficient aged care ICT
The aged care industry and government need to work together on creating common standards and interoperability to break down silos affecting the sector, a technology council chair tells Australian Ageing Agenda.
Study finds dementia prevlaent in abuse between residents
An aged care provider study has found that abuse between residents typically involves people with cognitive impairment and does not result in physical harm.
Strategies for improving end-of-life discussions
There’s a need to better balance clinicians’ evidence-based bias and older patients’ value-based preferences in shared decision-making, write a collaborative of researchers and advocates.
First young leader winner announced
Victorian personal care assistant Tyla Haining has received the inaugural Next Gen Young Leader Award at an industry event this week.
Bolton Clarke Fernhill facility underway
Aged care provider Bolton Clarke has held a topping out ceremony to mark the final stage of building of a new residential aged care facility in Caboolture, Queensland.
Providers have a duty to ensure residents utilise what’s on offer: opinion
Aged care services must provide residents with mental and physical engagement, writes Kerry Mann.
Royal commission weighs case for independent navigators
A system navigator independent of providers should be available as soon as people enter the aged care system, the Royal Commission has heard.
Designing places where residents can thrive
Integration is key to the future of aged care, write Richard Terry and Daniela Kaiser.
