Industry News
Decluttering could reduce fall risk by 26%
A new review states that eliminating hazards around the home, such as clutter, stairs without railings and poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls. [ + ]
Study into benefits of integrating retirement living and aged care
UTS has secured funding for an academic study into the health and financial benefits of integrated retirement living and aged care facilities. [ + ]
NARI receives $3.5m in grants to continue vital research
NARI has received four funding grants from the Australian Government's MRFF to support the delivery of better health outcomes for older Australians. [ + ]
Call for reparations to address those harmed in aged care
People living with dementia in Australia have experienced violence, abuse and neglect in aged care. A new report suggests it's time for reparations. [ + ]
BESTMED and Choice Aged Care partner for medication safety
Improving safety and interoperability in aged care is the central focus of the partnership between BESTMED and Choice Aged Care. [ + ]
NWMPHN to provide telehealth, after-hours support to RACFs
Residential aged care facilities in the North Western Melbourne area will soon be invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 to upgrade their technology. [ + ]
AI could fuel ageism in care settings
A Monash University study found that using AI in aged care homes could exacerbate ageism and social inequality, due to stereotypes about older people. [ + ]
New insight into aged care suicide
Research from Flinders University and SAHMRI shows 354 older people who were accessing or waiting for aged care services died by suicide between 2008 and 2017. [ + ]
Aged Care Angels campaign to honour unheralded workforce
SPC Care aims to recognise and reward Australia's aged care staff for their outstanding efforts in protecting the nation's older people. [ + ]
Dementia test adapted for the hearing impaired
UQ researchers have adapted a test that screens patients for dementia and Alzheimer's disease to make it suitable for people with hearing loss. [ + ]
Potential $2 billion aged care wage rise 'betrayal'
ANMF has launched disputes in the FWC against eight private aged care employers that haven't passed federal funding for wage increases on to their staff. [ + ]
Research calls for changes to tackle malnutrition
New research aims to raise awareness of malnutrition in older adults and calls for an international standard for diagnosing the condition. [ + ]
Call to change pet rules in aged care
Only 18% of aged care facilities in Australia consider allowing residents to keep a pet, but UniSA researchers are calling for the federal government to change that. [ + ]
DoHAC seeks providers' input for reform pulse survey
The department wants to hear from aged care providers to better inform how they can support the industry to implement aged care reform changes. [ + ]
Fake aged care OT convicted and fined $4000
A Victorian man who pretended to be an occupational therapist while treating almost 100 elderly patients has been convicted and fined after pleading guilty. [ + ]
