In conversation with Janet Phillips: dying with dignity
24 July, 2024Victoria faces a dire funding crisis in aged care palliative services, raising concerns that many older people may be denied the opportunity to die with dignity.
Social inclusion initiative lands in aged care
19 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityThe successful overseas "Ciao!" Program will be launching in aged care facilities within Australia.
Having onsite pharmacists in aged care homes
19 July, 2024Credentialed pharmacists can now be employed to work onsite in residential aged care homes, following changes that came into effect on 1 July 2024.
The top 10 signs of adverse drug events in older people
18 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityOlder people who use psychotropic medications can be significantly harmed by adverse events and side-effects.
Counting the minutes on allied health care
11 July, 2024 by Professor Terry Haines AM, Chair of the ACDHS BoardCurrently, Australians receiving aged care are, on average, only obtaining eight minutes of allied health care per day.
New strategy supports choice in aging
20 June, 2024A new strategy has been launched that is designed to help people age with the support they need.
Rolling out aged care vaccinations through pharmacies
20 June, 2024A pharmacy vaccination program has been successfully rolled out for aged care residents across northern Queensland.
Awards recognise contributions by older people
19 June, 2024Victorians are being asked to nominate older people for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards.
UK study highlights benefits of fixing dangerous homes
12 June, 2024Poor quality housing places undue financial pressure on both social care and health systems, according to the UK Centre for Ageing Better.
Telehealth for aged care home residents accessing GPs
07 June, 2024Mobile teleheath carts have been rolled out at residential aged care homes in North Queensland.
The cultural and linguistic diversity boom
31 May, 2024New research suggests that migrant backgrounds, alongside cultural and linguistic diversity, are set to boom amongst older Australians.
Reshaping aged care in an age of increasing diversity
21 May, 2024 | Supplied by: AMES AustraliaThe Australian population is getting older and living longer, as well as becoming more culturally and linguistically diverse than ever before.
Palliative care workshops for aged care workers
17 May, 2024Resthaven employees have taken part in a palliative care workshop to help them provided improved end-of-life care.
Paramedics supporting palliative care at home
02 May, 2024 | Supplied by: HammondCareA proposed national framework could see paramedics playing a bigger role in helping palliative care patients to die comfortably at home.
Dental care too expensive for many older people
26 April, 2024Research conducted by COTA Australia has found that nearly 40% of Australians aged 55+ have delayed or put off a dental visit due to cost.
