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New report provides insights into complaints about aged care
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner Janet Anderson has emphasised the importance of good complaints handling following the release of a report on complaints about aged care services. [ + ]
An AI-driven companion for people with dementia
UNSW researchers have developed Viv, an artificial intelligence-driven companion aimed at improving the lives of people living with dementia. [ + ]
How to deal with the 24/7 nursing mandate
Providers will need to adopt a multifaceted approach to staffing and training that involves targeted rostering to deal with the federal government's new 24/7 nursing requirements. [ + ]
Care from the cloud
As the pace of aged care sector transformation accelerates, leaders and care providers are spearheading innovation and disruption to ensure continuity and quality of care for older Australians. [ + ]
Pilot project uses technology to improve resident communication
Bolton Clarke Research Institute is investigating personal amplification devices, which use digital technology to enhance speech, as a low-cost alternative to hearing aids. [ + ]
Bringing hospital IPC rigour to aged care
Like their registered nurse (RN) colleagues in emergency care, RNs in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) are the frontline workers responsible for the health and safety of residents. [ + ]
A day in the life of Pamela Nyironga
When Registered Nurse Pamela Nyironga accepted the 2023 WA Excellence in Residential Care award she was carrying something special with her. [ + ]
Nature-inspired redevelopment that also tackles malnutrition
Lutheran Services has completed the first stage of a major $7.8 million transformation at its Sunshine Coast aged care home. [ + ]
Legal obligations when caring for people with diminished capacity
Caring for individuals with diminished legal capacity in the aged care industry provides a vital support network. [ + ]
Voluntary assisted dying is finally being considered in the ACT. How would it differ from state laws?
The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament yesterday. [ + ]
Can sensors, robots help older adults stay at home longer?
A new project will survey older Australians, carers and health professionals about the use of technology that can support the increasing preference to age at home. [ + ]
AMR, a concerning trend in aged care facilities: study
A new study, analysing wastewater samples from several aged care and retirement homes in Adelaide, has uncovered signs of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in at least one facility. [ + ]
How to sponsor foreign talent into your facility
When managing an aged care facility, having appropriately qualified and experienced staff is a must. But for many organisations, finding the right people has become extremely challenging in the face of Australia's skills shortages. [ + ]
Calvary, U Syd trial to help those living with dementia
Calvary and the University of Sydney have teamed up to trial and evaluate a new program to help aged care residents with mild to moderate dementia remain healthy and independent. [ + ]
Transportable care villa for people with dementia, carers
The Heathcote Dementia Alliance, a small voluntary community group in rural Victoria, has created a transportable and fit-for-purpose Care Villa for people with dementia and their carers. [ + ]
