Earle Haven inquiry recommendations to prevent future aged care service collapses
An independent inquiry into the forced closure of Queensland’s Earle Haven Retirement Village on 11 July this year …
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ROYAL COMMISSION: Commissioners turn to solutions for regional aged care
Introducing the aim of this set of Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings on Monday in Mudgee, N… -
Australian aged care - “a shocking tale of neglect” and “woefully inadequate”
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety released its Interim Report yesterday, highlighting the overal… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Government repeating the same mistakes as in 2006
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hosted a panel of industry experts who are actively attempting… -
First travelling dementia bus launched in WA
Western Australia’s (WA) first travelling community dementia bus was launched last Wednesday, providing dementia ca… -
A pet makes a world of difference in aged care
Animals are well-known to bring joy and happiness to older people, but this is now backed with scientific evidence th… -
Aged care not a popular career
Not-for-profit aged care provider, Whiddon, is aiming to boost awareness and inspire young people into a career in ag… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Lacking regulation and inadequate Government action
The last three days of the Brisbane hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety investigated … -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “It was quite a fraught day”
The first day of the Brisbane hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard from multiple… -
Research suggests a healthy lifestyle could reduce the genetic risk of dementia
An international study has found that living a healthy lifestyle may counteract a person’s genetic risk of developi… -
Residents head back to school
Residents at Kalyra Woodcroft communities in Morphett Vale, Adelaide, have the opportunity to attend school again aft… -
A mass nurse walkout leaves nearly 70 residents abandoned
Residents at Earle Haven Retirement Village in Nerang, Queensland, were left abandoned after the aged care staff walk… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Infections, maggots and mismanagement of care
Day 3 of the Darwin hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard another case study arou… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Pressure wounds, contractures and dietary inconsistencies
Day 2 of the Darwin hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety observed a case study of a 92… -
Every person over 40 has at least five undiagnosed health problems
A research study has found that every person over the age of 40 has an average of five unidentified and undiagnosed h… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “It’s very much a dictatorship type industry”
The third day of the Perth hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard from a panel of … -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Bad care, poor reporting and lack of dignity
The first day of the Perth hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is examining person-ce… -
Forgotten Australians are terrified of entering aged care
The aged care sector will soon have an influx of traumatised Forgotten Australians, people that experienced instituti… -
New study houses university students and aged care residents together
International nursing students will be the newest roommates to elderly residents at Cooinda Aged Care Gympie in Queen… -
Certain medication doubles the risk of falls and fractures in elderly
A newly published paper from University of South Australian researchers found the use of antidepressants and opioids … -
Poor flu vaccination practices in aged care facilities
A new study, Examining the use of antiviral prophylaxis for influenza outbreaks in residential aged care facilit…
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