Industry News
Funding to reduce shame and boost activity
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) has received two significant funding grants from the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund. [ + ]
In-home device tracks Parkinson's progression
The device can monitor a patient's movement and gait speed, which can be used to evaluate severity, disease progression, and the patient's response to medication. [ + ]
Silverchain, Monash partnership to better manage depression
Silverchain and Monash University's joint research project to improve mental health care for older people has received a $2 million grant from the Medical Research Future Fund. [ + ]
Liaison nurses support hospital-to-home transition
Regaining independence at home after a hospital stay can be difficult for older people, with the period after a hospital admission representing increased risk of falls and other health issues. [ + ]
Meaningful connections to reduce aggression in aged care
A new pilot program using a world-first technique has shown positive outcomes for residents and staff at a Crows Nest aged care service. [ + ]
Capped home care fees could limit freedom to choose: ACCPA
New analysis has shown that restrictive capping of home care fees could limit consumer choice when accessing services in the comfort of home. [ + ]
New partnership prioritises safe use of dangerous drugs
Choice Aged Care and DiamondCare have established a partnership, designed to deliver solutions to some of the key pain points experienced by the sector. [ + ]
Insomnia linked to memory decline in older adults
A new Canadian study has found that older people with insomnia are at greater risk of developing long-term cognitive impairment such as dementia. [ + ]
SSI launches home care worker recruitment campaign
The campaign aims to attract, train and provide long-term career opportunities to talent across NSW and the ACT. [ + ]
ACCPA National Conference to tackle reform
Leading industry players will come together, face-to-face, at Australia's largest aged services event in Adelaide next month. [ + ]
innovAGEING National Challenge returns for 2022
innovAGEING, Australia's network for aged services, is inviting innovators interested in making an impact on aged services to apply for its second national challenge. [ + ]
Alzheimer's Qld offering fee-free services throughout spring
Alzheimer's Queensland (AQ) is offering South East Queensland residents fee-free access to aged care services until 30 November 2022. [ + ]
Pneumatic mobility device wins design award
A pneumatic patient transfer device that assists at-home healthcare workers has bagged this year's National James Dyson Award. [ + ]
ACCPA welcomes workforce measures but looks forward to further engagement
Aged & Community Care Providers Association welcomed the government's pledges to improve access to TAFE training, increase skilled migration and speed up visa processing. [ + ]
Helping Hand to acquire Kindred Living aged care
Aged care service provider Helping Hand has confirmed that both the Helping Hand and Kindred Living boards have approved the acquisition. [ + ]
