Articles
The incontinence taboo
For an issue that affects a staggering one in three Australians — particularly the elderly — it's surprising that so little is said about incontinence. [ + ]
Technology-enabled home care
A project by the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) and home care provider Silverchain hopes to innovate home care delivery with the help of technology. [ + ]
The power of putting people first
St Vincent's Care Carseldine's Brett Englart talks about his role as Living Support Manager, and the role of a person-centred approach in providing quality care. [ + ]
What to expect from the latest reforms
The Australian aged care sector is set to look radically different over the next two years as the Albanese government rolls out the nine key reforms it cemented following the Royal Commission. [ + ]
Defying ageism with connection and co-design
Recognising unconscious biases about aging and focusing on the positives of aging were the central themes at a recent panel discussion. [ + ]
Opinion: Star Rating, a serious wakeup call
Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA) has expressed concern for older Victorians living in aged care facilities that have received low star ratings. [ + ]
Improving food standards: 10 points to consider
A new discussion paper from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission offers new points of focus for improvement in food, nutrition and dining experiences. [ + ]
Smart solution to support home living
Older Australians have a strong preference to stay in their own home should they ever need care, according to the Royal Commission into Aged Care and Safety. [ + ]
Why re-screening is the key to long-term employees
Screening prospective employees to find out if they're the right fit is commonplace, but employee suitability shouldn't stop at the initial hiring process. [ + ]
Opinion: Fair pay will deliver community dividends
The FWC's 15% interim wage increase for aged care workers marks a critical step in recognising the significant value that some of Australia's lowest paid workers deliver on behalf of our community. [ + ]
Most older Australians aren't in aged care. Policy blind spots mean they live in communities that aren't age-friendly
In response to the horror stories of abuse and neglect from the Royal Commission into Aged Care, the new federal Labor government has made legislative changes. [ + ]
Evidence-based practice to transform care outcomes
Professor Yun-Hee Jeon, a registered nurse and an academic has spent more than two decades on psychogeriatrics and gerontology research, with a strong passion and determination to improve health and wellbeing of older people and for improving care outcomes. [ + ]
Fixing Australia's home-based aged care system
We know the system of home-based aged care isn't working well — it lacks integration, it's labour-driven and is susceptible to workforce challenges. [ + ]
Lifting medication management quality
The deadline for the largest ever grant funding program for medication management closes in less than 151 days. [ + ]
Aged care support worker and trainer shares her story
Laila Kaawi entered the aged care industry as a volunteer. A decade and a half later, she continues her role as a support worker and also teaches new students vital skills. [ + ]
