Industry News
Nominations open for HESTA Excellence Awards
The awards celebrate exceptional professionals working in aged care, disability, allied health and community services in Australia. [ + ]
Aus dementia solutions showcased in London
Dementia Australia's technology and programs are being showcased at the Alzheimer's Disease International Conference 2022 in London this week. [ + ]
Tool helps older adults assess driving performance
Researchers have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their 'attentional performance' during driving. [ + ]
Home visits for palliative care increase by 18%
The number of Medicare-subsidised palliative care services received by Australians in their own homes almost doubled between 2015–16 and 2019–20. [ + ]
HSU launches legal action over aged care wages
The Health Services Union has commenced a legal push to prevent aged care operators slashing pay by engaging catering staff under the hospitality award through labour hire operators. [ + ]
Industry welcomes new Cabinet
ACCPA is calling on the incoming government to deliver on the promise of political change by nominating aged care reform as a priority for the first 100 days of government. [ + ]
Type 2 diabetes speeds up brain aging
Despite strong evidence linking type 2 diabetes with cognitive decline, few patients undergo a comprehensive cognitive assessment as part of their clinical care. [ + ]
VR tool to improve quality of life in aged care
A toolkit to help aged care providers integrate virtual reality into the lives of residents has been launched. [ + ]
ADA optimistic about fixing oral health of aged care residents
The ADA is optimistic that the new Labor government will work with the industry body to fix the broken dental system for people in aged care. [ + ]
Support for aged care workers delivering palliative care
Aged care workers and nurses, and carers in the community, will receive more critical support when delivering end-of-life palliative care services, thanks to two new Flinders University-led research projects supported by SA Government grant funding. [ + ]
Providers face acute threats to financial viability: report
More than 60% of residential aged care homes are operating at a loss, and the financial performance of home care services declined by 26% compared to the previous year. [ + ]
Cluster trial to bring together over-65s and preschoolers
The trial will evaluate the potential for community intergenerational practice to reduce frailty in older adults and improve school readiness in children. [ + ]
Pitfalls of high-risk prescribing
For many aged 65 years and older, good health is only achievable with the help of prescription drugs. [ + ]
Animations to help prevent dementia in CALD communities
The National Ageing Research Institute has launched the next phase of its Moving Pictures project aimed at dementia awareness. [ + ]
LASA CEO Sean Rooney to step down after six years
After six years leading aged care sector industry body Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), CEO Sean Rooney has decided to step down. [ + ]