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Dementia, tech boom and staff shortage: Aged care’s next big waves
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 29, 2023

In the realm of aged care, the pursuit of person-centred care remains a steadfast goal, yet is often met with the complex challenge of achieving

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lifestyles
Aged Care
Unhealthy lifestyles in the 60s tied to increased aged care risk
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 29, 2023

Engaging in unhealthy lifestyles such as physical inactivity, smoking, poor diet, and sleep disorders during the ages of 60 to 64 is associated with more

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rementia
Aged Care
Rementia Together Retreat, redefining dementia support and empowerment
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 29, 2023

Group Homes Australia launches its first Rementia Together Retreat  (21st to 25th of August); making them the first provider to deliver a Government-funded program in a retreat

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unpaid
Aged Care
Urgent call to prioritise unpaid carers in growing care economy
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 24, 2023

Carers Australia is rallying for immediate government action to ensure that the valuable contribution of Australia’s unpaid carers is not overlooked. The appeal comes in

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social
Aged Care, Opinion
Our older population will triple in 40 years. But a social insurance model won’t fix the aged care funding crisis
Henry Cutler Aug 24, 2023

Preliminary data from the 2023 Intergenerational Report shows Australia’s population aged 85 and over is set to more than triple over the next 40 years.

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volunteer
Aged Care, Featured Leader
Illuminating lives through the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 22, 2023

As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of aged care, a beacon of hope shines through in the form of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme

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care
Aged Care, Opinion
‘Care’ economy to balloon in an Australia of 40.5 million: Intergenerational Report
Michelle Grattan Aug 22, 2023

Australia’s care economy could increase from its present about 8% of GDP to about 15% in 40 years, according to the government’s Intergenerational Report, to

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RNs
Aged Care
Aged care enters new era of excellence, RNs 98% presence on site
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 17, 2023

In a significant triumph for the aged care sector, the Albanese Government has fulfilled its pledge to reintegrate RNs into nursing homes. The fruition of

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essential
Aged Care
Affordable housing crisis hits essential workers hard
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 17, 2023

A concerning new report from Anglicare Australia reveals the heavy toll the rental affordability crisis is taking on our nation’s essential workers. Anglicare’s annual Rental

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hotline
Aged Care
Food hotline launches for aged care concerns
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 10, 2023

A dedicated food hotline has been launched to address complaints and offer nutritional guidance, establishing a vital channel for addressing nutrition-related issues. This initiative, a

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ACN
Aged Care
ACN stands firm in aiding overseas nurses, reinforcing aged care
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 10, 2023

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) stands committed to collaborating with the Government to fortify the aged care nursing workforce and to wholeheartedly support their

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levy
Aged Care, Opinion
Money’s tight for young people. Adding a Medicare-style levy to everyone’s tax bill is the wrong way to increase aged-care funding
Nicole Sutton Aug 10, 2023

The funding of Australia’s aged care is fast reaching a critical point. As our recent report shows, the costs of providing high-quality services will likely

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