Industry News
Aged Care Situation Report highlights sector challenges
A Situation Report on the aged-care sector by the Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC) paints a grim picture of the stresses faced by aged-care providers and their staff during the Omicron surge. [ + ]
Aged-care bonus welcomed but more needs to be done
The federal government will provide $210 million to support the aged-care workforce to continue to care for older Australians. [ + ]
Aged care experiencing chronic understaffing, excessive workloads
Australian aged-care facilities are experiencing an unprecedented crisis with chronic understaffing, excessive workloads and extended shifts, according to a survey of more than 1000 workers. [ + ]
Aged care: education program to strengthen leadership, governance
The federal government has launched an education program to help aged-care providers strengthen organisational governance and leadership. [ + ]
Aged care: effective leadership critical in managing outbreaks
The federal government has accepted all 38 recommendations from the Independent Review of COVID-19 Outbreaks in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities. [ + ]
Payment to retain aged-care nurses
The federal government is providing bonus payments to aged-care nurses in a bid to encourage them to stay in the sector. [ + ]
Reducing hospitalisations for older Australians
One in five South Australians will experience an unplanned hospitalisation or emergency department presentation within 90 days of undertaking an aged-care assessment. [ + ]
New national care standard for Australians with cataract
The Cataract Clinical Care Standard will help to ensure decisions about cataract surgery are more consistent nationally and based on clinical need. [ + ]
Flinders projects seek to improve dementia care using real-world methods
Two new Flinders University research projects will use real-world training and coaching methods to improve the care provided to people living with dementia. [ + ]
MedWalk strategy looks to stave off dementia
University of South Australia researchers have announced they are confident that the Mediterranean diet — combined with a daily bout of exercise — can stave off dementia. [ + ]
SPC launches new company to support aged care
SPC Care is a dedicated nutritional healthcare company, established to support the nutritional needs of older Australians. [ + ]
Campaign challenges palliative care perceptions
An innovative campaign will inform Australians about the broader meaning of palliative care and help spark conversations about death and dying. [ + ]
How do older Australians feel about digital health in the home?
The Global Centre for Modern Ageing has released a qualitative research report which reveals the challenges and opportunities facing the Australian healthcare industry. [ + ]
Digital platform tackles isolation in aged care
Developed as a result of extensive research at Monash University, the platform uses messages, videos, music and personal photographs to stimulate long-term memories. [ + ]
Aged-care residents that are served more, eat more
Researchers at the University of South Australia have discovered a simple way for aged-care residents to improve their nutrition intake: increase their meal sizes. [ + ]
