What to say and what not to say: A new language guide for combatting ageism A new language guide has been released to the public covering what to say and what not to say when communicating and interacting...
One in three Aussies reported a fear of people with dementia Approximately 400,000 Australians live with dementia and more than 1.5 million people are estimated to provide dementia care.
The elephant in the room: Aussie doctors expressed a ‘growing problem’ How should doctors approach the topic of weight?
Industry Advice Culture Awareness Nine recommendations for improved dementia care Dementia is a global concern and peak advocacy groups have called for greater cultural awareness.
Industry Culture Awareness Education & Training The common culprits of elder abuse revealed in ‘No More Shame’ research Caution: this Talking Aged Care article contains references to elder abuse
Industry Culture Awareness Education & Training 2023 industry guidelines for aged care visitors during COVID-19 The new Sector Code was published on June 26, offering industry providers and people seeking aged care a sense of...
Industry Advice Caring & Carers What do young people gain from aged care work? Kay hopes that her inspiring and insightful experience may offer younger workers an amazing alternative to their career...
Industry Advice Culture Awareness Free education for older Victorians to recognise elder abuse in aged care The ‘Know Your Aged Care Rights’ information sessions are targeted at older people seeking or receiving aged...
Industry Dementia Education & Training Aussie unis and Silverchain partner to reduce loneliness and dementia symptoms The Fellowship will expand upon a successful pilot program that Dr Samtani and his team co-designed with Dementia...
Industry Advice Education & Training Heart attack risk resource launches online — are you safe? Heart attacks may seem like something you would never expect to happen, until it does. Web-based resource Know Your...
Consumers Dementia Education & Training The online tool doctors and patients are using to fight the risk of dementia Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) have...
Consumers Education & Training Home & Community Birds of wisdom: Cranbrook Care brings baby chickens to school Cool Bananas Early Learning Centre recently received a knock at the door and a flock on the floor, as Cranbrook Care...
Industry Caring & Carers Education & Training Aged care volunteer feedback needed for Royal Commission response The Australian Government is seeking volunteer workers in the aged care sector, along with those that manage volunteer...
Industry Dementia Education & Training Grants for Flinders Uni dementia research projects to overcome common hurdles Common hurdles that caretakers and relatives face in understanding and accommodating a person with dementia or...
Industry Education & Training Products Have your say on an aged care planning tool The Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC) is calling on the many providers and workers in the aged care sector to...
Consumers Dementia Education & Training National Advance Care Planning Week encourages conversations about future care needs If you were too ill to make decisions about your treatment and care, who would make those decisions on your behalf...
Consumers Education & Training Safety & Security Online literacy the key to bridging the digital divide gap for older Australians The Good Things Foundation hopes to reduce the impact of digital exclusion by getting older people to ‘Try One...
Consumers Caring & Carers Dementia MATCH app could revolutionise in-home care for people living with dementia The preliminary results from international study HOMESIDE led by the University of Melbourne has produced encouraging...
Consumers Education & Training Health and Wellbeing Intergenerational storytelling project brings together residents and students A digital storytelling project between a Queensland retirement village and a local school is bringing together residents...
Australian Healthcare Week 20 - 21 March, 2024 The Biggest and Most Influential Healthcare Exhibition In The...