We need time to get it right
We all want these historic reforms to succeed, and that means a staged approach to implementation should be adopted, writes Tom Symondson.
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Long-form articles, analysis, expert opinions and key sector insights for aged care professionals in leadership, operations and frontline roles.
VAD and dementia: what you need to know
Elder law expert Catherine Henry explains the ethics of dementia and voluntary assisted dying.
We are warriors for change
Any change we can make to evidence, policy and practice in ageing and aged care will ultimately benefit us all, writes Dr Claudia Meyer.
Now to implement a rights approach for all
Communication is a basic human right and vital for quality of life, identity and social connection, writes Kym Torresi.
Providers must be ‘on the front foot’
With 2025 set to be a transformative year, providers will need to be well-prepared for the changes to come, Brendan Moore tells Australian Ageing Agenda.
Life stories for survivors with dementia vital
A crucial tool to help service providers meet the needs of Stolen Generation Elders is together building a picture of their lives.
Improving palliative paramedicine
For people who wish to die at home, including people with dementia, palliative paramedicine can play an important role, writes Dr Madeleine Juhrmann.
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement
It is essential to maintain open communication with all stakeholders, says Darren Whalen – head of procurement at Calvary Health Care – on his insights into aged care procurement.
Forming dementia-friendly first responses
Improving life for people with dementia doesn’t just take a village – it takes a whole country, writes Marie Alford.
All about prescribing cascades in long-term care
Drug safety expert Dr Tesfahun Eshetie explains a prescribing cascade begins when a medicine causes an adverse drug reaction that is mistaken for a new medical condition and much more.
Diverse views on restoring function
Enabling rehabilitation and reablement in aged care requires a mutual understanding of expectations plus a transdisciplinary approach to self-directed and empowering client-centred services, write Dr Claire Gough and Judith Leeson.
World Watch
Aged care-related stories from around the globe including Thailand, Scotland and Singapore.