Peak bodies ask Federal Budget to meet the needs of older Australians
Aged care peak bodies are calling on the Federal Budget to better meet the needs of older Australians by supporting peop…
Dementia
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Giving a voice to those unable to verbalise pain: PART 2
Earlier this year we looked at how PainChek®, the world’s first smartphone pain assessment and monitoring device, uses A… -
Trial to improve younger onset dementia services while dementia rates in older Australians decline
A new Australian trial will aim to improve care and services for more than 25,000 Australians living with younger onset … -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care workers share safety concerns; Councils prepared to support older Australians in their community
Four personal care workers fronted the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety yesterday to share concerns fo… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Focus on home care supports
Hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care re-commenced in Adelaide yesterday, with a spotlight to be shown on in-… -
Moving Pictures showcase diverse community dementia support
Improving the understanding of dementia and access to care for people in Chinese, Indian and Arab communities is the foc… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Waiting list frustration, more support needed for workers
Kaye Warrener’s husband of 56 years, Leslie, has been waiting for a home care package at his assessed level for 450 days… -
People with dementia lose ability to daydream
Those with frontotemporal, or younger-onset, dementia lose the ability to daydream, research by neuroscientists at the U… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Dementia training falls short, more staff not the answer
Dementia is the “chronic condition of the 21st Century” and post-diagnosis support is crucial for people living with dem… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Misuse of psychotropic drugs, lack of qualified workers
The dangers of antidepressant use in dementia patients and decline in registered nurses across the system were topics on… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Too many “potholes” in consumer journey
Day two of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings in Adelaide brought concerns around malnutrit… -
Government announces $70m in dementia support
Some of the most vulnerable Australians living with dementia will benefit from a world-first national network of special… -
Drumming workshops music to residents’ ears
Residents at Whiddon aged care villages along the New South Wales coast are finding their rhythm again thanks to 'music … -
$185 million for dementia research
Dementia research has received a $185 million funding boost under the Government’s 10-year Dementia Ageing and Aged Care… -
Remember loved ones with dementia this Christmas
People mostly associate the festive season with joy and good cheer, however it can be particularly stressful for those w… -
Festive season a time to make important decisions
The festive season can be as overwhelming as it is merry. Often it is a time when family members catch up for the first … -
Interactive dementia app encourages 'a better visit'
A new app by Dementia Australia aims to assist people in connecting and communicating when visiting loved ones living wi… -
Cookbook celebrates food, family and friends
Opal Aged Care’s Endeavour Home has created a unique way to celebrate their residents’ family history. -
Alliance agreement a ‘natural fit’
A new partnership between Australia and the rest of the globe has been formed following the signing of a new Memorandum … -
Research reveals carers unprepared for end-of-life decisions
Dementia carers require more support and guidance to navigate the end-of-life care for their loved one, a new internatio… -
Research and contribution to ageing and cognitive decline recognised
An academic and research fellow with a focus on ageing and cognitive decline has been awarded for her work with the annu…
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Conferences & Events
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Housing Options workshops (SA)
Run by the Housing Hub, these workshops are about housing for … -
Enrolled Nurses' Conference
The health system is constantly changing and nursing professio… -
Aged Care Reform Conference 2021
Returning for its second year, the two day virtual event will … -
ACSA 33rd National Summit - A New Age for Aged Care
Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) will be hosting… -
ATSA Independent Living Expo Melbourne
In 2021, the ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to have more… -
ATSA Independent Living Expo Perth
In 2021, the ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to have more…
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