Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Trial shows hope for MCI treatment among older adults
A clinical trial for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment among older people signals the efficacy and safety of Sailuotong, a novel herbal extract, as a potential treatment. [ + ]
Managing older people's health during heatwaves
The Department of Health and Aged Care is reminding providers to prepare for managing the health of older people during heatwaves. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Renting linked to faster biological ageing: study
A study has found that renting has a stronger link to faster 'biological ageing' compared to unemployment or being a former smoker. [ + ]
New course to tackle ageism in care settings
Torrens University Australia is launching a new short course with an aim to tackle ageism in health and aged care settings. [ + ]
The Age of Change coming to Adelaide this month
Aged care sector leaders will descend on Adelaide from 25–27 October for the Aged and Community Care Providers Association's (ACCPA) national conference, The Age of Change. [ + ]
