Case Studies
Creative arts program enriches quality of life for residents with dementia
An aged care provider is developing targeted creative arts initiatives to empower residents to express themselves and find joy, regardless of cognitive ability. [ + ]
Council shines light on seniors club for Aged Care Employee Day
For Aged Care Employee Day on 7 August, Cumberland City Council celebrated the success of its Seniors & Disability Services team's Seniors Club Cumberland. [ + ]
Vacant aged care facility to be put to 'meanwhile use'
In South West Sydney, work is underway to convert a vacant aged care facility into 'meanwhile use', as housing for older women; it will accommodate 28 by October. [ + ]
Six NSW regional and rural gap-bridging pilots get underway
In New South Wales, six pilot projects are commencing as part of a collaborative project that seeks to bridge longstanding regional and rural aged care gaps. [ + ]
Dementia care workforce gains new training tool
To help aged care workers and providers deliver quality care for people living with dementia, a new app-based training tool has been developed. [ + ]
Relationship-based model gets to the heart of quality care
A relationship-based care model that blurs the lines between residents and workers has been embedded nationwide across an aged care provider's residential facilities. [ + ]
Program that places nursing students in the regions grows
A clinical placement program that fast-tracks third-year nursing students into careers at regional Queensland residential aged care facilities has grown. [ + ]
Dementia training app adds palliative care course
To mark National Palliative Care Week, Dementia Australia has added a palliative care course to its interactive Ask Annie app. [ + ]
Garden-inspired carpet weaves the outside in
An aged care facility in Victoria where gardens are a key feature creates a luxurious look with the comfort of home that also reflects its environs. [ + ]
Residents co-design experiential staff training
An aged care facility at Cundletown near Taree wanted to better inform staff training with the experiences of residents. [ + ]
Connecting siloed systems to enhance aged care operations
A South Australian aged care provider recently underwent a digital transformation to enhance both operations and client experience. [ + ]
Connecting residents via a telehealth cart
An aged care facility in Townsville has deployed a telehealth cart as a means of better connecting its residents with their families and healthcare providers. [ + ]
App enhances aged care skills for Greek speakers
An app has been developed by the Fronditha Care Foundation and Dementia Australia to improve aged care delivery in languages other than English. [ + ]
Humanising technology in aged care
A partnership has formed between IT provider Interactive and Homestyle Aged Care to improve the quality of care for residents. [ + ]
Integrating sports technology to boost wellness for older people
Presented with the challenge of finding a better way to evaluate strength within the aging population, LiveWell Health turned to VALD technology. [ + ]
