Articles
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. [ + ]
Designing experiences that help residents thrive
Lucy Temby from Cranbrook Care reflects on how meaningful lifestyle activities enrich the lives of older residents. [ + ]
Ageing in a housing crisis: growing numbers of older Australians face a bleak future
The collision between an ageing population and a housing crisis has left more older people in Australia enduring housing insecurity and homelessness. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
