Aged Care

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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deep sleep
Aged Care, Research
Even slight yearly drops in deep sleep tied to dementia risk
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 31, 2023

Losing as little as 1% of deep sleep per year after age 60 corresponds to a 27% greater dementia risk. A study conducted by Monash

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pharmacists
Aged Care
Embedded pharmacists key to quality medication use
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 31, 2023

A recent study conducted by Monash University sheds light on the crucial role of on-site pharmacists in the Australian aged care system. The study indicates

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demand
Aged Care
Aged care faces $72B funding gap to meet demand
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 26, 2023

A new report by Grant Thornton underscores the need for a $72 billion investment in the aged care sector over the next seven years to

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care
Aged Care
Research: Engaging nurses central to aged care improvements
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 24, 2023

As the nation grapples with the implications of the royal commission into aged care, researchers from Monash University highlight the critical need for a highly

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virtual
Aged Care
Rural aged care residents smile with virtual art
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 17, 2023

An innovative virtual art program is brightening the lives of aged care residents in rural New South Wales. Developed through a partnership between Western NSW

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Collaboration
Aged Care, Healthcare News
Collaboration between the vision and ageing sectors crucial to address vision loss
Menchie Khairuddin Oct 12, 2023

Vision loss is impacting millions of older people worldwide and is to a large extent avoidable. It’s time to bring the eye health and ageing

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ageism
Aged Care
NARI: Australians unknowingly display ageism
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 28, 2023

With the International Day of Older Persons approaching on 1 October, the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is urging Australians to be more aware of

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minutes
Aged Care, Opinion
Ensuring sustainable staffing for aged care: Why a commonsense approach is needed towards mandated care minutes
Faye Spiteri Sep 28, 2023

It’s imperative we support our elders to live with dignity and grace, ensuring they have access to the best possible care. From 1 October 2023,

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workforce
Aged Care
Groups laud government steps to address care workforce shortfall
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 26, 2023

The government’s recent Employment White Paper and aged care workforce announcements have been welcomed by industry groups as important steps toward addressing critical staffing shortages.

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motivational
Aged Care
Motivational counseling offers hope for frontline aged care workers
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 21, 2023

Motivational interviewing, a therapeutic approach commonly employed to combat addiction and substance abuse, could hold the key to improving the health and overall well-being of

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