Website to combat specialist ‘bill shock’
Patients will be able to identify the true cost of specialist fees through a recently proposed Government-run website.
Research
ROYAL COMMISSION: “Fundamental failings of clinical governance”
The second half of last week’s hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, were focused on anot…
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 has r…
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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… -
Nationwide study investigating prevalence of elder abuse
The Australian Institute of Family Studies recently announced they will be conducting the first large-scale study int… -
Aged Care Royal Commission release more research and background papers
This October, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has released research papers that observed natio… -
New research supports staff satisfaction as key to quality home care
A new study from the Anglicare Australian Network has found supportive evidence that staff engagement and satisfactio… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care is “working [staff] into poverty”
The third day of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety had a panel of industry unions and peak bodie… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Government not taking action
The first day of the aged care workforce focus for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety started wit… -
Federal Government to review retirement income system
Federal Treasurer, Minister Josh Frydenberg, and Senator Jane Hume, Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial … -
Grand Gamers hitting mental high scores!
A unique study from the University of New England encouraging residents to participate in video games to re-engage th… -
New spiritual care resource unveiled
Peak body for spiritual care and ageing, Meaningful Ageing Australia, has launched a new resource guide, providing a … -
Aged Care Royal Commission extended and new Commissioner added to lineup
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has received approval from Prime Minister Scott Morrison for a… -
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… -
Study puts a spotlight on trauma of community service workers
The University of South Australia (UniSA) has just released a study, which has found important measures that need to … -
R U OK? Day encourages Australians to notice the signs of someone struggling
Today is R U OK? Day with the national suicide prevention charity asking Australians to support their friends and fam… -
Study raises concerns over elderly blood management
Research from the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) has raised concerns around blood management in older patient… -
Giving a nationwide voice to older LGBTI people in aged care
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual and intersex (LGBTI) older people will be able to magnify their voices and experie… -
New TV show highlights the benefits of seniors interacting with children
A new Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) television series, produced by Endemol Shine Australia, will air toni… -
Seniors are being over-prescribed drugs and not tracking their medication intake
Two recent separate studies have revealed concerning habits of Australians who are either taking multiple medications… -
AIHW releases two reports into dementia hospitalisations and anti-dementia drugs
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released two reports around dementia in 2016-17, finding a … -
New technology hub to support older Australians living at home
In a bid to keep older Australians at home for longer, a new research hub has been established with a recent $3 milli…
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