Grandparents Day
All over Australia this Sunday families will be celebrating Grandparent’s Day on 31 October.
Benetas calls for cosumer participation in service improvements
Aged care service provider, Benetas, has launched a Consumer Participation Register, designed to engage consumers from all walks of life in the growth and improvement of Benetas services.
How to support a person with dementia as lockdowns ease
Lockdowns lasting months in some states have seen tight restrictions on visitors to nursing homes. So as lockdowns ease, and if you’re vaccinated, you might be planning a happy reunion with your friend or family.
Busting the ‘slow down’ myth: vigorous activity needed in later life to live longer and better
Older people are the most sedentary group in Australia, but recent research indicates many would exercise more if encouraged to do so.
Grandparent carers face poverty
Grandparents caring for their grandchildren face poverty as they use life savings to care for children with state and territory governments saying the federal government must support them.
Increasing dairy intake reduces falls and fractures among older care home residents
Extra daily milk, yoghurt, and cheese led to a 33% lower risk of all fractures.
Intergenerational storytelling increases social connections
Residents in Bolton Clarke’s aged care communities are sharing their stories in new ways through a research-based Life Stories program.
Experts urge “Know Your Bones” this World Osteoporosis Day
A new Australian report reveals alarming under-investigation and under-treatment of osteoporosis in those at risk.
Australians are avoiding talking about wills
Research demonstrates a national hesitance to talk about wills is causing confusion about the final wishes of Australians.
Aged care staff urgently need training to report and prevent sexual assault
An estimated 50 sexual assaults occur nationally every week in Australian residential aged care facilities.
New program helps people find their way forward after a dementia diagnosis
An new program launched on 11 October aims to assist the estimated 60,000 Australians diagnosed with dementia each year to understand the next steps and change outdated perceptions of living with dementia.
New service to support aged care providers
Home and residential aged care providers will develop coordinated workforce planning approaches under a new Australian Government service aimed at ensuring quality levels of personalised care.
Putting people at the centre to improve aged care
Respect, support and opportunities for feedback are vital to ensure Australians experience quality aged care, say Flinders University experts.
Aged care provider reports to strengthen individual care
Food and nutrition for aged care residents across Australia will come into focus as providers deliver their first reports under mechanisms to strengthen individual care.
Reducing hospitalisations for older Australians
One in five South Australians will experience an unplanned hospitalisation or emergency department presentation within 90 days of undertaking an aged care assessment.
Only 3.8% of Australian aged care homes would meet new mandatory minimum staffing standards: new research
One of the most significant outcomes from the aged care royal commission was the federal government’s commitment this year to mandate minimum staffing levels in residential aged care homes by 2023.
Payment to recognise value of registered nurses in aged care
The number of registered nurses working in aged care will be increased, particularly in rural and remote areas, under a new payment aimed at rewarding clinical skills and leadership.
A vision for a culturally inclusive aged care system
People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds make up approximately a third of our older population, however, they are not a homogenous group.
Rethinking retirement: Supporting workers in new ways
Fresh and innovative thinking is needed in the way employers support workers who are approaching retirement or choosing to return to the workforce from retirement.
Queensland Seniors 2022 Calendar launched for Seniors Month
ADA Australia – advocates for older Queenslanders - has released a 2022 calendar to celebrate Queensland Seniors Month.
Nominations open for Australia’s first Council of Elders on aged care
Nominations are now open for members of Australia’s first-ever Council of Elders – a panel of representatives charged with providing advice and feedback on aged care issues around the country.
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