Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
New GP Advice Service as dementia's impact grows
Dementia Support Australia (DSA) has called for more support and understanding as the number of lives impacted by dementia grows. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Nominations open for new aged care awards
Outstanding aged care workers from across Australia will be recognised with the inaugural Humanetix HEART Awards. [ + ]
Funding, workforce changes among top pre-Budget priorities
The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) said sustainable funding and changes to the workforce are key elements of aged care reform in 2023. [ + ]
Paid Home Care Traineeship aims to address staff shortage
A new traineeship intends to reduce the skills shortage in the aged care industry. Trainees will be paid to study for the nationally recognised qualification. [ + ]
Thailand trials new model of care for older adults
As part of a trial funded by the World Health Organization, researchers in Thailand have implemented a new model of care for older adults. [ + ]
Qld telehealth project: EOIs invited from RACFs
NQPHN has partnered with Enkindle Consulting to assess what support is needed by aged care facilities to increase the uptake of telehealth consultations. [ + ]
Impact of dementia overtakes heart disease for over 65s
Dementia has overtaken coronary heart disease as the leading cause of disease burden among Australians aged 65 and over. [ + ]
