Industry News
Nurse practitioners prescribe as safely as physicians: study
Nurse practitioners and physicians are similarly likely to inappropriately prescribe medications to older patients, new research from the US reveals. [ + ]
'Embedded' pharmacists could help shape aged care systems: study
Monash University has conducted research into the impact of 'embedding' pharmacists onsite at residential aged care facilities. [ + ]
Damning results for personal alarms
CHOICE has discovered a multitude of problems with personal alarms, leading it to bestow a 'Shonky Award' on the emergency device for being unreliable and hard to use. [ + ]
More than $2.1m backpay for aged care staff after payroll error
The current and former staff of aged care services provider Calvary Administration have been backpaid more than $2.1 million, including interest and superannuation. [ + ]
Meaningful engagement key to avoiding poor dementia care practices
Aged care workers want to be more meaningfully engaged with residents living with dementia, yet face challenges like staff shortages and time constraints. [ + ]
Outbreak management support to continue for providers
The federal government has announced $318 million funding to continue COVID-19 support for residential aged care homes. [ + ]
The 'Age of Change' is here
Almost 2000 aged care industry professionals have descended on Adelaide for the 2023 Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) National Conference, ‘The Age of Change’. [ + ]
National challenge invites design ideas for aged care homes
A design ideas competition is challenging architects and interior designers to come up with innovative ideas that reimaging the future of aged care homes. [ + ]
RACFs beneficial for those with dementia: AIHW
Australians with dementia who move into residential aged care after a hospital stay are less likely to be readmitted within one year, according to the AIHW. [ + ]
genU announces Lara retirement village redevelopment
Aged care and disability support services provider genU has announced major redevelopment plans for the St Laurence Park retirement village in Lara, Victoria. [ + ]
Fluctuating blood pressure increases dementia risk: study
While high blood pressure (BP) is a known risk factor for dementia, new research suggests that fluctuating BP can also increase this risk in older people. [ + ]
Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care commences
The Office of the Inspector-General has commenced, following the recent passage of the Inspector-General of Aged Care Act 2023 (the Act). [ + ]
Survey highlights impact of caring roles
Dementia Australia is sharing the results of the survey of more than 100 people to highlight the impacts of caring roles and to remind carers of the National Dementia Helpline. [ + ]
Warrnambool local recognised for Parkinson's support work
Warrnambool local Andrew Suggett OAM has won the Victorian Senior of the Year award for his efforts in leading the local Parkinson's Support Group since 2009. [ + ]
Call for papers for International Dementia Conference 2024
IDC2024 will bring together the latest in dementia research and care from 5–6 September 2024 at the Hilton Sydney. [ + ]
