Aged Care

retirement
Aged Care
Age-friendly retirement villages key to healthier, happier ageing
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 23, 2024

The Retirement Living Council (RLC) emphasises the crucial role of age-friendly retirement communities in improving the health and well-being of older Australians, responding to the

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retirement living
Aged Care
Retirement living construction on the rise in Australia
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 16, 2024

The retirement living industry in Australia is gearing up for significant growth in construction, according to the latest Procore/Property Council Survey. Confidence in retirement construction

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incontinence
Aged Care
Free incontinence training for QLD care workers, nurses and job seekers
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 11, 2024

The Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has teamed up with the Queensland Government to offer free incontinence training for nurses, care workers and

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home care
Aged Care
Study finds home care recipients spend more time in hospitals than aged care residents
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 11, 2024

Recent research conducted by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) at SAHMRI sheds light on the healthcare experiences of seniors, revealing that individuals receiving home

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aged care act
Aged Care
Aged care act reforms potentially delayed, gov’t vows to “get it right”
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 5, 2024

Reports suggest a delay in the implementation of the highly anticipated new Aged Care Act, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at transforming the aged

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dementia care
Aged Care
Groundbreaking online tool raises standards for dementia care training
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 5, 2024

Dementia Training Australia (DTA) is revolutionising dementia care with the launch of its groundbreaking online tool, Learning Pathways, aimed at setting new benchmarks for excellence

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wage
Aged Care, Opinion
Unpacking the aged care sector minimum wage increase and what providers need to know
Ryan Price Apr 5, 2024

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently reached a decision in the Aged Care Work Value Case, announcing an increase to the minimum wage for employees

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falls
Aged Care, Research
$4M study aims to reduce senior falls by 40%
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 2, 2024

Older Aussies could be a lot less likely to take a dangerous tumble, thanks to an important new research project. Scientists at James Cook University

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palliative care
Aged Care
Palliative care a human right in new aged care act, but concerns remain
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 28, 2024

The recognition of the human right to access palliative care is a significant milestone in Australia’s new Aged Care Act. In response, Palliative Care Australia

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UTIs
Aged Care
UTIs in aged care facilities exhibit higher antibiotic resistance, study finds
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 25, 2024

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health concern, affecting millions of individuals worldwide each year. However, new research from UNSW Sydney sheds light on

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pay
Aged Care
Aged care sector faces pay rise implementation uncertainty
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 21, 2024

Aged care workers, including support staff like laundry hands, cleaners and food service assistants, are set to receive a pay rise following a recent decision

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depression
Aged Care, Opinion
Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help
Sunil Bhar and Tanya Davison Mar 21, 2024

While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression. Symptoms

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