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Aged Care, Healthcare, Healthcare News
Transformative approach to tackling care staff shortages
Ritchelle Drilon Nov 30, 2023

Adecco is embarking on a strategic expansion into the healthcare sector, positioning itself as a key player in addressing the skill shortages and human capability

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CHSP
Aged Care
CHSP providers get more time to adjust
Ritchelle Drilon Nov 30, 2023

Minister Wells announces delay of CHSP transition to 2027, phased introduction of Support at Home Program ensures seamless care continuity. The upcoming Support at Home

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retirement
Aged Care
Retirement villages save Aussie taxpayers $1B in healthcare
Ritchelle Drilon Nov 28, 2023

A new report has revealed Australians residing in retirement villages save taxpayers almost $1 billion annually in deferred healthcare costs by postponing entry into aged

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complaints
Aged Care
Redefining complaints as vital feedback to transform aged care
Ritchelle Drilon Nov 21, 2023

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission analysed thousands of aged care complaints to extract invaluable insights for providers to resolve issues, boost care and

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pressure
Aged Care
Breakthrough tech to cut pressure injuries in aged care
Ritchelle Drilon Nov 16, 2023

Western Australian based Valley View Residence will be one of the world’s first aged care providers to roll-out breakthrough pressure injury prevention technology. The new

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aged
Aged Care, Opinion
Funding for the future: the aged care conundrum
Darrell Price Nov 16, 2023

The aged care sector is undergoing significant changes due to regulatory reform, market shifts and competition for the labour and capital required to sustain it.

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Aged Care
Aged care: Addressing dental discolouration and staining
Anonymous Nov 15, 2023

Dental discolouration often affects older adults, and it can significantly influence their well-being. It goes beyond cosmetic concerns. Good dental health is crucial for maintaining

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dementia
Aged Care, Featured Leader
Transforming dementia narratives: A glimpse into rementia
Ritchelle Drilon Nov 14, 2023

Dementia affects over 400,000 Australians, profoundly impacting individuals and families. Traditionally, post-diagnostic support has not adequately equipped people to embrace life beyond diagnosis. However, new

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regional
Aged Care
New platform brings specialists to regional aged care 24/7
Ritchelle Drilon Nov 7, 2023

After a rigorous two-year testing and development phase, iAgeHealth – an Australian first virtual workforce solution to target unmet clinical care requirements in regional, rural

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allied
Aged Care
Aged care needs 25,000 more allied staff to meet care standards
Ritchelle Drilon Nov 7, 2023

The Australian Council of Deans of Health Sciences is raising the alarm over a predicted shortfall in allied health workers in aged care as the

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communication
Aged Care
Poor communication, lack of choice persist in aged care: Report
Ritchelle Drilon Nov 2, 2023

A new report from the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) reveals that poor communication and lack of choice and control remain among the top issues facing older

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presence
Aged Care
The power of staff ‘presence’ in dementia care
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 31, 2023

A recent survey underscores the importance of staff presence in dementia care within aged care facilities and the challenges they encounter. In a recent survey

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