Industry News
New self-assessment tool to assist healthy aging
An online tool has been launched by the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) to mark International Day of Older Persons. [ + ]
Aged care homes fall short on mandatory minutes
Despite increased funding, many aged care facilities are still not reaching the mandatory minutes of direct care, data shows. [ + ]
Retirement at risk when people withdraw super early
Some Australians are reportedly being forced to access superannuation funds to pay for essential health care, reports show. [ + ]
Sector improving but more to be done: aged care data
The latest Sector Performance Report for the April to June 2024 quarter has been released by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. [ + ]
Aged care workers to receive pay rises
A further $3.8 billion is set to be invested in aged care by the federal government over the next four years. [ + ]
Wearable devices could help older people with heart health
Nearly 6% of Australians over the age of 55 are living with atrial fibrillation (AF), otherwise known as an irregular pulse or heartbeat. [ + ]
Australia falls behind in dementia action planning
There are calls for Australian businesses and communities to work towards "dementia readiness" as more Australians choose to age in their own homes. [ + ]
New Aged Care Act welcomed by advocacy body
An announcement that the bill for the new Aged Care Act will be introduced to parliament has been welcomed by advocacy groups. [ + ]
Using sensors to support aging at home
The use of sensors could allow older Australians to remain in their homes for longer, according to some experts. [ + ]
Helping older people stay local
Older people in rural and remote communities will receive more opportunities to stay close to family and friends when moving to residential care. [ + ]
Supporting Stolen Generations survivors with dementia
More needs to be done to support Stolen Generations aged care residents with dementia, experts say. [ + ]
Dementia and sex in aged care
The sexual health of people living with dementia needs to be considered in aged care settings, according to a US sexologist. [ + ]
Additional funding for dementia health care
Monash University will receive $1.3 million in federal government funding to update guidance for dementia care. [ + ]
The benefits of art for aged care residents
Art and design principles are now being used to improve the wellbeing of residents living with dementia. [ + ]
Research funding for infection prevention and control
Targeted research into improving infection prevention and control in aged care homes will attract $3.7 million in federal government funding. [ + ]