aged care

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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Parliament
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Palliative Care Australia’s budget submission sparks interest in parliament
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 23, 2023

With the Australian Parliament focused on delivering reform across various healthcare systems and services, the ideas and actions presented by Palliative Care Australia are hitting

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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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aged care worker
Aged Care, Aged Care
Aged care workers get pay rise, but funding remains a concern
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 23, 2023

The aged care workforce has long been calling for better wages and the Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase pay for more aged care workers

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falls
Aged Care, Aged Care, Research
Groundbreaking falls prevention research approved for aged care facilities
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

VMCH partners with innovative falls detection technology provider HomeGuardian and leading researchers from Deakin University in a three-year study. Funding for the falls prevention research

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National Dementia
Aged Care, Aged Care
National Dementia Plan falls short in protecting human rights of patients
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

The National Dementia Action Plan has been criticised for failing to address the human rights of people living with dementia. The new 10-year National Dementia

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pets
Aged Care, Aged Care
Why pets should be considered an essential part of aged care facilities
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

The UNISA researchers call for financial support for pets in aged care, citing the mental health and well-being benefits of human-animal relations for residents. Furry,

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hydrated
Aged Care
Elderly Hydration 101: How to keep your elderly hydrated and healthy
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

Our bodies become more prone to dehydration due to physiology and a decreased sense of thirst as we age, making adequate hydration a crucial aspect

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elderly-friendly
Aged Care, Aged Care
Elderly-friendly home: 5 ways to create a safe, accessible and comfortable living space
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

Making your home elderly-friendly ensures that older individuals can live comfortably and safely in their own homes for as long as possible, especially for those

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visa
Aged Care, Aged Care
CHA calls for industry-wide visa sponsorships to fill 60K aged care jobs
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

Catholic Health Australia is calling on the government to introduce industry-wide visa sponsorships to tackle a major workforce shortage in aged care. Catholic Health Australia

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