Building the aged care workforce: Finding the right people is the key
Aged care workforce shortages and the coming 15% pay rise for those workers is seeing the closure of smaller residential care operators. One of those
Socialising can reduce the risk of dementia and death in older people
A study from UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing found that spending time with loved ones can lower the risk of cognitive decline and
APS calls for urgent action to improve mental health care for aged care residents
APS is requesting the government to enhance the availability of psychology services among aged care residents. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is urging the Federal
Western Australia announces major healthcare reforms to reduce bed block and ambulance ramping
The Western Australian government will establish a State Health Operations Centre (SHOC) to enhance emergency care coordination and monitoring, with $74.9m of new and continuing
Anne Burgess takes on role of Chair for Aged Care Council of Elders
Anne Burgess AM has been appointed as the new Chair of the Aged Care Council of Elders, bringing decades of experience leading initiatives and organisations
