Two nations, one challenge
There are aspects of Canadian approaches to delivering aged care that Australia could consider incorporating into its system, write Dr Kristina Kokorelias and Dr Anna Grosse from Canada’s National Institute on Ageing.
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‘It’s time for a lifestyle change’
While not exactly retiring, translational research leader Professor Briony Dow is planning to spend a lot more time investigating natural environments on top of her pursuits related to ageing.
Deep dive into dementia design
There’s power in incremental change, architect and dementia design specialist Jonathan Chew tells Dementia Support Australia head Marie Alford.
Supporting staff to cope with adversity
A training program is helping people working in aged care understand and deal with the trauma they experience every day at work.
A new era
Credentialling means better support for residents and staff, says Australia’s first credentialled aged care onsite pharmacist.
Hospitalisations too high
Australian research indicates primary and person-centred care are central to addressing high rates of hospital visits among aged care recipients.
How to speed up digital maturity
Fast-tracking aged care providers’ digital capabilities takes great leadership, workforce investment & education and remote health monitoring, according to four experts.
Enhancing aged care online
Digital health interventions are the game-changer in caring for seniors, write Dr Francis Albert and Dr Tim Henwood.
Hand hygiene matters
It might sound simple, but hand washing by all is crucial to older people’s wellbeing, infectious diseases physician and microbiologist Professor Peter Collignon tells Australian Ageing Agenda.
Sustainability depends on careful implementation
Sector-wide sustainability will only occur when aged care services are conceptualised as being part of a broader health and care ecosystem, writes Dr Claudia Meyer.
World Watch
Here are some aged care-related stories from around the globe including Spain, Norway and Barbados.
Buyer beware of AI washing
Educate yourself so you can navigate the AI hype and make informed decisions about AI technologies, writes Sonja Bernhardt.