Aged Care

The Australian Government has announced a significant investment of $1.3 million to update the Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care for People with Dementia.

There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from a

The Australian Community Transport Association (ACTA) is set to tackle key issues facing the sector at the National Community Transport Conference 2024. With a focus

A new framework designed to help in-home aged care providers integrate digital technologies into their services has been launched in Melbourne. The “Framework for Enabling

The Australian government has announced at investment of $3.7 million to improve infection prevention and control (IPC) in aged care homes. This funding, part of

Touchstone Life Care and aged care provider Whiddon have secured an $85,000 grant from the J.O & J.R Wicking Trust to provide free digital advance

A $8 million investment has been announced to broaden the scope of innovative respite support programs for individuals living with dementia and their carers. This

Around half of Australian aged care homes are losing money, prompting concerns about their long-term financial viability and the potential for closures – particularly in

Recent surveys reveal that Australia’s aged care reforms are yielding positive results, with residents reporting improved experiences in care homes. However, the government acknowledges that

A large-scale Australian study has revealed that subsidised exercise classes could significantly improve the health and physical function of older adults. The research, conducted by

The Australian Government has unveiled an $8 million project to improve dementia respite care. The Dementia Respite Education and Mentoring (DREAM) Project, developed by the

The Australian government is ramping up efforts to address the longstanding issue of malnutrition in aged care facilities, a problem estimated to cost $9 billion