Expo a ‘one-stop-shop’ for healthcare professionals
The 2019 Australian Healthcare Week has doubled in size and will feature 70 percent more speakers and content than last year, s…
Safety & Security
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 by ol…
ROYAL COMMISSION: Care loopholes and Government empathy
Day 7 into the third series hearings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety had a research academic tak…
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COTA unhappy with absence of aged care mentions in Leader’s Debate
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ROYAL COMMISSION: Restraint practices; physical and sexual assault in aged care
Day three of the third series for the Royal Commission into Aged Care hearings listened to another case study of rest… -
National Dementia Conference puts a spotlight on dementia and Alzheimer’s
With the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the National Dementia Conference, held in Melbourne on 1… -
ROYAL COMMISSION - Focus on serious restraint practices
Day two of the third series for the Royal Commission into Aged Care hearings carried on from yesterday’s case study… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Life behind closed doors of residential aged care facilities
On the first day of the third series of the Royal Commission in Aged Care Quality and Safety hearing held in Sydney, … -
Liberal Government makes more promises to older Australians
The Liberal Government has made more promises to improve the quality of life for elderly people with funding for a ne… -
Record fine of $120,000 handed down to suspended Tasmanian physiotherapist
A suspended physiotherapist in Tasmania has received the largest fine in history against an individual for offences u… -
Dementia pain reduction innovation receives $5 million Government grant
The Federal Government has given funding to an artificial intelligence (AI) technology trial which aims to reduce dem… -
Chronic shortage of affordable rentals in Australia for pensioners
Anglicare Australia has released its analysis of the country’s rental market, showcasing a huge shortage in afforda… -
New housing project tackling older women homelessness wins industry award
Older single women in Queensland have an innovative resource to rely on with the recently recognised share house init… -
First Chief Clinical Advisor appointed for Aged Care Commission
The first Chief Clinical Advisor has been appointed by the Australian Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission for the… -
An Advanced Care Directive can offer peace of mind
SPONSORED STORY - An Advanced Care Directive is an essential part of healthcare. There are moments where a patient … -
Flu season expected to claim 4,000 lives
This year’s flu season is estimated to claim 4,000 lives with already 28,987 confirmed cases of influenza throughou… -
CCTV cameras trialled in South Australian aged care facilities
At least five South Australian residential aged care facilities will have CCTV cameras installed to better protect th… -
LASA launches Safety & Quality Management system
SPONSORED STORY - A new online tool and app is making life easier for aged care providers as they engage with the ne… -
Feros Care and Google partnership to give seniors more control at home
New technology will give seniors living at home up-to-the-minute details about their care and allow them to manage t… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Some would “rather die” than go into residential care
UnitingCare Australia National Director Claerwen Little has revealed some concerning consumer feedback during the Ro… -
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 w…
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