The aged care sector is undergoing significant changes due to regulatory reform, market shifts and competition for the labour and capital required to sustain it.
Dementia affects over 400,000 Australians, profoundly impacting individuals and families. Traditionally, post-diagnostic support has not adequately equipped people to embrace life beyond diagnosis. However, new
The Australian Council of Deans of Health Sciences is raising the alarm over a predicted shortfall in allied health workers in aged care as the
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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