Elder abuse is an emerging public health and safety issue for communities of high-income countries. The most recent data from Australia’s National Elder Abuse Prevalence
In a significant move, the Federal Government’s recent ministerial reshuffle has placed a spotlight on the challenges of an ageing population and the pervasive issue
The Albanese Government has taken a significant step towards simplifying the aged care system with the introduction of the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) on 1
In the next 40 years in Australia, it’s predicted the number of Australians aged 65 and over will more than double, while the number of
The Albanese Government is making significant strides in improving the quality of care in Australian aged care facilities. Two key initiatives are at the forefront
Australia’s first electronic screening and risk prediction tool for deterioration in aged care residents has won a top national prize for its positive impact on
The Australian Government has unveiled a comprehensive $4.8 million national campaign to address the alarming rise in elder abuse across the country. Set to launch
A groundbreaking study from Macquarie Business School has uncovered a concerning trend in Australia’s aged care system: single women are likely to spend significantly more
Imagine you’re 90 years old, a grandmother of three and your husband is also elderly and ailing. You need help with almost everything, getting out
The 5th Annual Aged Care Week, held from 25-27 June 2024 at the ICC Sydney, brought together over 500 industry leaders to address the critical
Australian health authorities are sounding the alarm over low COVID-19 vaccination rates in residential aged care facilities, highlighting a potentially dangerous gap in protection for
A recent Monash University study has pinpointed the top ten signs that may indicate adverse reactions to psychotropic medications in elderly residents of long-term care
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Healthcare Channel acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
