New research describes the patterns of ED presentations for patients referred from residential aged care facilities (RACF) and the predictors of death. [ + ]

Widespread adoption of a Continuum of Care model could reform Australia's aged care crisis, according to a new discussion document. [ + ]

Reports of abuse, neglect and substandard care have plagued Australia's aged care system, and knowing providers are meeting regulations and standards that are in place to protect some of our most vulnerable has never been more important. [ + ]

Aged care centres juggle a mix of full-time and casual workers, all requiring multiple certifications in order to be compliant across a complex range of roles. [ + ]

Collaborative research from Macquarie University and the CSIRO has found a blood biomarker that appears years before the onset of dementia symptoms. [ + ]

"Come in, have a biscuit." Without context, these five words may not seem particularly special, but for Sandeep Kandel from Calvary's aged care homes in the Hunter Region, hearing these words at work was a profound moment. [ + ]

Chronic wounds affect more than 420,000 Australians, with each chronic wounds patient spending over $4000 on out-of-pocket costs. [ + ]

We need to do better for older Australians. That was the statement that sat at the heart of many Australians during the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. [ + ]

Jill Dexter, a Canberra-based nurse and a mum-of-four, started her nursing career around five decades ago with a three-year hospital-based training program. [ + ]

Tamar Krebs, Founder, Group Homes Australia, shares her leadership journey and lessons learned, including her steep learning curve and facing down discrimination. [ + ]

A modern environment that is inspiring and engaging — supporting independent living with professional care, while fostering a sense of home and community.

Sepsis, a condition — triggered by an infection — that can turn into a deadly disease if undetected, leads to more than 8700 deaths a year. [ + ]

A new $57.11 million project will see Victoria's Glenview Community Care Nursing Home relocated to Rutherglen. [ + ]

The appearance of a third wave of COVID-19 over the past month has once again set the aged care sector, particularly residential aged care providers, on edge. [ + ]

For Graeme Sloane, leading a residential aged care organisation in the current climate has proven to be the most challenging period of his 40-year career. [ + ]