Articles
Reimagining aged care roles — a new collaborative approach
St Basil's SA, in partnership with Griffith University, is developing a new 'staff matrix' that aims to create a more engaged and sustainable aged care workforce. [ + ]
Inclusive design to improve care, wellbeing
The Berlasco Inclusive Residential Care project, designed by Paynters for the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ), showcases the power of thoughtful design and community integration. [ + ]
Oral health challenges in aged care
Australians aged 65 and over had an average of 13.7 missing teeth in 2017–18, according to data from the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare. [ + ]
Not just a new Aged Care Act — the proposal for a new aged care regulatory regime
A new regulatory model for Commonwealth-funded aged care services is expected to commence in July 2024, together with the new Act due to be available in December 2023. [ + ]
When caring is a lifelong passion
Registered nurse Linda Van Zyl's interest in caring for others started at a young age and has continued well into adulthood. [ + ]
Changing perspectives on age beliefs — Dr Kay Patterson
Ageism is one of the most prevalent and tolerated forms of prejudice, making it a significant problem in Australian society. [ + ]
Ironclad protocols needed to prevent medication errors
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has issued a clinical alert following the death of an aged care resident that was directly caused by administration of medications that were not prescribed for them. [ + ]
Social isolation linked to lower brain volume
Older people who have little social contact with others may be more likely to have loss of overall brain volume than people with more frequent social contact. [ + ]
What is ‘sundowning’ and why does it happen to many people with dementia?
The term 'sundowning' is sometimes used to describe a tendency for people living with dementia to become more confused in the late afternoon and into the night. [ + ]
The role of data and analytics in enhancing care and compliance
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has had a massive and permanent impact on the aged care industry. [ + ]
Calls for clarity on wage increases for 'non-direct' care workers
Whiddon CEO Chris Mamarelis suggests the timing of the Stage 3 Work Value Hearing must be expedited. [ + ]
Opinion: Funding, the key challenge to long-term reform
With a new aged care act in development, it's critical the government gets funding right, otherwise we'll not get the quality services older people deserve. [ + ]
Male loneliness: the role of camaraderie and community involvement
According to Mental Health First Aid Australia, as many as one in four men will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. [ + ]
Safeguarding seniors' mental health
Following the release of a research report on mental health of older Australians, industry body COTA is calling for a national strategy and improved literacy and education around evidence-based coping strategies. [ + ]
Staffing crisis — what can employers do?
It's no secret — filling aged care vacancies is the biggest challenge in aged care, not just nationally, but globally. [ + ]
