Industry News
New program to reduce falls risk
A new program, called Strength Training, Rehabilitation and Outreach Needs in Geriatric Medicine — or STRONG, has officially opened at Concord Hospital. [ + ]
Paul Sadler appointed Meals on Wheels Chair
Aged care industry expert Paul Sadler has been announced as the new Chair of the Meals on Wheels Australia Board. [ + ]
Multicultural education campaign zeros in on elder abuse
The 'Have You Thought About Later Life?' campaign urges older people to safeguard themselves by organising their wills and other important legal documents. [ + ]
Aust aging research on the world stage
NARI has presented its work at the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics 2023 Asia/Oceania Conference — a global forum for the aging research sector to share new research and projects. [ + ]
Need for stronger coverage of age-related issues: research
Recent research from QUT has highlighted the need for stronger, more specialised media coverage of aging and aged care issues. [ + ]
Home for vulnerable residents found to have multiple benefits
HammondCare's purpose-built aged care home for people with high care needs who are homeless or at risk of homelessness has received its first evaluation. [ + ]
Ex-rocker joins former ballerina for feel-good concert
The upcoming 'Pure Imagination' concert in Adelaide will see an ex-rock singer taking the stage along with a former ballet dancer and more than 100 fellow choristers. [ + ]
Aged care sector offered free education sessions
Elder Rights Advocacy is urging service providers to take advantage of its free education sessions tailored to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals in the aged care sector. [ + ]
Study explores use of antipsychotic drugs in Canadian care homes
While most aspects of care quality in long-term care homes did not differ, a Canadian study shows that the use of antipsychotic drugs increased in all provinces in the first year of the pandemic. [ + ]
Whiddon appoints Dr Jennie Hewitt to positive ageing team
Aged care provider Whiddon has announced that award-winning Dr Jennifer Hewitt has joined its team. [ + ]
Industry to draft white paper on optimum funding models
Aged care industry leaders have announced plans to develop a detailed white paper to advise the federal government on the optimal aged care funding model for the next 20–30 years. [ + ]
Funding for digital stories in aged care project
The life stories and preferences of people living with dementia in aged care facilities will be recorded as part of a project to help provide them with more personalised care and support. [ + ]
Migration MOU to address severe staff shortages
In collaboration with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and the Health Workers Union, TLC has secured a landmark Victorian Workforce Migration MOU that will support aged care workforce shortages. [ + ]
Bernadette Gotch appointed as new KinCare CEO
Gotch has more than 20 years of operations, business development and clinical experience in the healthcare sector. [ + ]
GP releases a guide to 'outwitting Alzheimer's'
Dr Helena Popovic is an author and medical GP who became an authority on improving brain function when her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. [ + ]
