Aged Care

benefits
Aged Care, Sponsored Story
The 5 surprises of finding the right person for the right role: Uncovering hidden benefits
Tom Aune Jun 22, 2023

We all know that prevention is better than cure, but do we really understand how it works and its impact? How can organisations look under

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abuse
Aged Care
OPAN urges older Australians to safeguard against alarming abuse increase
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 20, 2023

In the period leading up to March 2023, the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) received a staggering 1,400 calls reporting cases of abuse against older

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4Ms
Aged Care
Indigo 4Ms tool revolutionising care planning for older Australians
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 20, 2023

Beechworth Health Service has been granted $1.3 million by the Australian Government to implement and evaluate a groundbreaking Indigo 4Ms tool aimed at enhancing aged

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compliance
Aged Care, Sponsored Story
No Room for Complacency in Aged Care Compliance
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 15, 2023

Non-compliance in the aged care sector has jumped a staggering 51% from March 2022 to April 2023. The latest non-compliance and regulatory action register, issued

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skin
Aged Care
Study identifies barriers and facilitators to skin hygiene care in residential care homes
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 13, 2023

The population of older individuals residing in care homes is increasing, and as their skin ages, it becomes more susceptible to dryness, itching, cracks and

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robotics
Aged Care, Featured Leader, Video interviews, Watch
Lee Martin on incorporating robotics in aged care into the future
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 13, 2023

Tanunda Lutheran Home is a pioneer in the aged care industry with having to incorporate robotics into their daily tasks. In this Featured Leader interview,

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falls
Aged Care, Sponsored Story
Make or Brake? The importance of a food-based approach for older adults
Rivkeh Haryono Jun 13, 2023

Older Australians living in residential aged care are the source of 30% of all hip fractures, with around two-thirds being malnourished or at risk of

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taskforce
Aged Care
Aged Care Taskforce to shape the future of the sector
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 8, 2023

In a significant move to address the challenges and reshape the aged care sector, Aged Care Minister Anika Wells is leading a taskforce composed of

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retirement
Aged Care, Opinion
Retirement reinvented: how to find fulfilment later in life
Tania Wiseman Jun 6, 2023

Retirement can feel like a strange time for many people. Gone is the routine of work, your time is your own – in theory. How to

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Jobs Index
Aged Care
Aged care sector witnesses 10% YoY decline in wages, a Jobs Index notes
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 6, 2023

The Jobs Index indicates that the Aged Care industry has seen significant YoY declines in the number of shifts per business, falling 29% YoY, as

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conditions
Aged Care, Research
Majority of Australians find care work rewarding, but concerns over pay and conditions persist
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 1, 2023

According to a study conducted by the Australian National University (ANU), the majority of Australians find care work rewarding and fulfilling but hold negative perceptions

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financial sustainability
Aged Care
Aged care experts discuss sustainable funding models at government summit
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 1, 2023

Leaders from Australia’s aged care sector are meeting in Canberra today for a landmark Financial Sustainability Summit, aimed at finding solutions to ensure the provision

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