Aged Care

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Aged Care
New report highlights the need for improved risk management in aged care facilities
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 21, 2023

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has published a report that details the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) data for the first 15 months

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NARI
Aged Care
NARI receives $3.5m funding grants for better health outcomes for older Australians
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 21, 2023

NARI has received over $3.5 million in funding from the MRFF to support four research projects aimed at improving the health outcomes of older Australians.

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care sector
Aged Care
Aged care sector struggles to meet nurse staffing requirements by mid-year deadline
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 21, 2023

The aged care sector has admitted it won’t be able to provide registered nurses 24/7 in aged care homes by mid-year despite previous commitments, and

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retirement facilities
Aged Care
Retirement facilities: What they offer and how they can benefit seniors
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 16, 2023

In recent years, aged care retirement facilities has become increasingly popular as more seniors choose to spend their golden years there. Retirement facilities offer a

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harm
Aged Care
Urgent action needed to address harm to people with dementia in care, says report
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 14, 2023

A new report has found that people living with dementia in Australia are experiencing significant harm in residential aged care facilities, including violence, abuse and

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Aged Care, Aged Care, Mental Health
Emotional resilience and social well-being: How to prevent mental health decline in seniors
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 10, 2023

As many as one in five seniors experience mental health issues not associated with ageing. This increased risk of depression and anxiety is why it’s

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Workforce Learning Strategy
Aged Care, Aged Care
Revamped My Aged Care Workforce Learning Strategy 2023 to meet high-quality service standards
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 2, 2023

The Australian government has recently released the My Aged Care Workforce Learning Strategy 2023, which outlines the minimum training requirements and capabilities required for the

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ACCPA
Aged Care, Aged Care
ACCPA and providers unite to make aged care an employer of choice for nurses
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 2, 2023

85 Graduate RNs commit to staying in the aged care sector after completing the ACCPA program to address RN shortages and encourage more nurses to

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snapshot
Aged Care, Aged Care
Snapshot reveals strain on aged care sector, majority of providers reporting losses
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 28, 2023

The Albanese Government has released its inaugural snapshot of the aged care sector, providing a detailed analysis of financial information collected from providers. The Albanese

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home care traineeship
Aged Care, Aged Care
New Home Care Traineeship to tackle aged care skills shortage through upskilling
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 28, 2023

A Home Care Traineeship will help address the skills shortage in the at-home aged care sector by equipping workers with the necessary skills to work

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elderly
Aged Care, Aged Care
Top 4 Reasons why Home Care is Beneficial for the Elderly
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 23, 2023

Finding the right aged care options is critical in deciding how you may want end-of-life care and experience to go for your elderly. For some

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