Training program to help staff walk in patients’ shoes
An Adelaide aged care provider will be the first to trial ‘empathy suits’ as part of a staff training pilot program to help…
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Mandatory repositioning a turn for the worse
The mandated practice of two-hourly repositioning of residents in aged care facilities to prevent bedsores is ineffective …
Advice on how to age gracefully with and without cosmetic surgery
SPONSORED STORY - Ageing is a natural process that many Australians embrace, but for some the desire to look in the mirro…
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Better continence support available now
Workers across the growing aged care and disability support sectors are set to be better supported in delivering qual… -
Start-up set to start conversations at upcoming conference
The focus is turning to technology start-ups in some of the sessions and speeches scheduled for next week’s Informa… -
Trialled technology really helps ‘Care Konnect’
A new kid on the aged care technology block is proving a success among consumers, their families and providers as a w… -
Independent Living: Technology for Healthcare at Home
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Industry endorsed solution increasing transparency in aged care sector
Key stakeholders from within the aged care sector have jumped on the opportunity to support and endorse increased tra… -
IRT introduce new innovative on-demand service delivery platform
Technology is once again bringing more choice and control to the fingertips of older Australians than ever before, wi… -
Increased transparency and change in aged care actively being embraced by all
The spotlight is shining on increasing transparency and driving change within Australia’s growing aged care sector,… -
Queenslanders come together to celebrate Seniors Week
Seniors across Queensland are being encouraged to make the most of the opportunities to promote positive community at… -
Technology trial successfully takes aim at reduced hospital admissions
The role of technology in health and aged care has long been acknowledged, but a partnership between a New South Wale… -
Commitment to aged care to see choice and access made ‘easy’
The welcome trend of giving aged care consumers and their families more choice and control over the care they receive… -
Virtual doctors trialled as the future of health and home care
Holographic health professionals could be the future of in home care in Australia if a newly launched Australia-first… -
Dental Implants For Older Adults – What Are The Benefits?
SPONSORED STORY - Oral health and decisions surrounding dental can be an unexpected part of ageing for many older Au… -
How MedicAlert can help with your advanced care directive
SPONSORED STORY - Advanced care planning should be a routine part of your health care, even if you’re not living w… -
Nation’s first advance care planning guide for aged care now available
A collaborative effort between Advance Care Planning Australia and the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) has … -
Consumer ratings to “bridge the gap” in aged care
Making a decision on aged care whether its for you or a loved one is often a struggle, but research suggests that mak… -
Marketplace makes way for “level playing field”
Marketplaces, as a forum to buy, sell and connect, have made their way into several industries over the years, and, w… -
Aged care doctor makes debut as author
Australian aged care doctor, Sebastian Rees, has put pen to paper and made his debut as an author, releasing his firs… -
Hotel industry insights to help Aged Care providers ‘get ready’ for Consumer Ratings
For years the hotel industry has been utilising online ratings, reviews and feedback with great success, and now, wit…
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LASA Tri-State Conference and Exhibition
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