As the number of elderly Australians living alone continues to grow, more and more older Aussies are choosing to stay at home rather than move into an aged care facility. Care Calling Now, an Australian ...
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, it’s easy to get caught up in policies and protocols. But at the heart of effective patient care, a person-centered approach is of utmost importance. This means taking the ...
A well-run aged care organisation with proper checks and balances in place will deliver good patient care – but there is more to it than first meets the eye. Healthcare Channel has reached out to ...
The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC) welcomed the introduction of the Code of Conduct for Aged Care as a means of improving quality care for older Australians and support for their families. ACWIC Chair, ...
To improve the quality and safety of medication management for all Australians, the national guiding principles have been updated by the government. The Department of Health and Aged Care, in collaboration with the Australian Commission ...
To ensure high-quality aged care among older Australians, the Aged Care Workforce Industry Council has called on protecting the important role of Enrolled Nurses. The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC) has called on aged ...
Australians will no longer be subjected to excessive administrative and managerial charges as part of their Home Care Packages, thanks to significant measures made by the Australian Labor Government. The Albanese Labor Government has taken ...
The Albanese Government kept its election pledge by investing a $3.9 billion package for aged care reform in the Budget October 2022-23. This Budget takes the first steps to deliver reforms to ensure older Australians ...
The Albanese government will spend a further $1.4 billion for COVID-19 response, with the majority of the funding going to aged care providers. The money will be used for continuing a range of response measures, ...
Like many services, home aged care is an essential step to improving an older adult’s quality of life, especially when mobility starts to become an issue. But it is not something to take lightly. Introducing ...
A digital transformation in aged care is underway. With all these technological advancements, it can be easy to overlook the ones who truly need to get in touch with it: the elderly. Teaching our seniors ...
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