The government has been slow in implementing recommended reforms and regulatory officials lack inquisitiveness, the royal commission has heard.
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Group begins workforce transformation
Work has commenced to progress the strategic actions of the aged care workforce strategy and disrupt the status quo, the workforce industry council has announced.
Experts share evidence on how to care and lead with empathy, compassion
A compassionate approach provides physical and emotional benefits for aged care residents, staff and management alike, an expert tells Australian Ageing Agenda.
Funding available to upskill aged care staff
West Australian aged care providers are being encouraged to apply for funding to develop tailored training to meet their organisation’s needs under a new state-government initiative.
AAA puts the spotlight on assistive tech
In the forthcoming edition of Australian Ageing Agenda magazine we are putting the focus on assistive technology for aged care residents, staff education, continence and wound care.
Pain management: ‘we need to do more’
A holistic approach to pain management rather than medication alone is the best way to minimise the impact pain has on aged care residents, writes Priyanka Rai.
Inquiry to look into unexpected closure of facility
Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell is leading an independent investigation into the recent forced relocation of residents of a Gold Coast facility, the aged care minister has announced.
Government recruiting for aged care funding reform trial
The Department of Health is seeking residential aged care providers to trial a new assessment framework for residential aged care funding.
New tool keeps providers and families in touch
A new online application has been launched to help aged care providers connect with and update the families and friends of care recipients.
Chair tells royal commission board was responsible for resident’s care failures
A provider has been questioned about its failure to adequately monitor, treat and document a resident throughout her stay and communicate appropriately with relatives including about maggots found in a wound.
Financial performance of aged care declining, ACFA report shows
The number of residential aged care providers making a profit has decreased by 12 percentage points to just over half, the seventh Aged Care Financing Authority report shows.
Dementia medication ‘underused’ in aged care facilities
A researcher says Australian aged care residents should have more opportunities to trial antidementia medications before turning to antipsychotics.
Former royal commissioner begins job as new Ageing and Disability Commissioner
Former royal commissioner Robert Fitzgerald has taken up a role as head of the new NSW Ageing and Disability Commission.
Indexation rises not enough to cover costs, peaks say
The federal government has announced a 1.4 per cent indexation rise for aged care providers – but aged care peaks say this isn’t enough to cover rising wages.
