The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has released a position statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting the transformative potential of AI in nursing while emphasising the need for ethical implementation and strong governance. ACN Interim ...
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 people aged 85 and over will more than triple. If ...
Health systems work better if they are designed to meet the contemporary needs of the community and to deliver what they aim to achieve – healthy people who stay that way. However, as we have been ...
Dementia Australia has launched a groundbreaking initiative to empower local communities in creating more inclusive environments for people living with dementia. The organisation has distributed over $385,000 in grants to 27 community groups across the ...
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 of this effort: ensuring 24/7 registered nurse coverage and introducing ...
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 health and safety. The cutting-edge digital health tool developed by ...
Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) are an integral part of Australia’s healthcare workforce, bringing diverse experiences, skills and perspectives. However, to deliver safe and high-quality care, it is imperative that IENs adapt their clinical practices and ...
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 on 28 July 2024, this initiative aims to raise awareness, ...
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 time in residential care facilities than other demographics. This finding highlights ...
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 of a chair, going to the bathroom, getting dressed, eating ...
The 2024 National Pain Survey of nearly 2600 people living with chronic pain has found that pain doesn’t just affect the person living with the condition; it affects our entire economy and society. People living ...
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 challenges facing Australia’s aged care sector. With the nation’s population ...
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