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Nature-inspired redevelopment that also tackles malnutrition
Lutheran Services has completed the first stage of a major $7.8 million transformation at its Sunshine Coast aged care home. [ + ]
Legal obligations when caring for people with diminished capacity
Caring for individuals with diminished legal capacity in the aged care industry provides a vital support network. [ + ]
Voluntary assisted dying is finally being considered in the ACT. How would it differ from state laws?
The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament yesterday. [ + ]
Can sensors, robots help older adults stay at home longer?
A new project will survey older Australians, carers and health professionals about the use of technology that can support the increasing preference to age at home. [ + ]
AMR, a concerning trend in aged care facilities: study
A new study, analysing wastewater samples from several aged care and retirement homes in Adelaide, has uncovered signs of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in at least one facility. [ + ]
How to sponsor foreign talent into your facility
When managing an aged care facility, having appropriately qualified and experienced staff is a must. But for many organisations, finding the right people has become extremely challenging in the face of Australia's skills shortages. [ + ]
Transportable care villa for people with dementia, carers
The Heathcote Dementia Alliance, a small voluntary community group in rural Victoria, has created a transportable and fit-for-purpose Care Villa for people with dementia and their carers. [ + ]
Calvary, U Syd trial to help those living with dementia
Calvary and the University of Sydney have teamed up to trial and evaluate a new program to help aged care residents with mild to moderate dementia remain healthy and independent. [ + ]
Designing experiences that help residents thrive
Lucy Temby from Cranbrook Care reflects on how meaningful lifestyle activities enrich the lives of older residents. [ + ]
Ageing in a housing crisis: growing numbers of older Australians face a bleak future
The collision between an ageing population and a housing crisis has left more older people in Australia enduring housing insecurity and homelessness. [ + ]
Inclusive design to improve care, wellbeing
The Berlasco Inclusive Residential Care project, designed by Paynters for the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ), showcases the power of thoughtful design and community integration. [ + ]
Oral health challenges in aged care
Australians aged 65 and over had an average of 13.7 missing teeth in 2017–18, according to data from the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare. [ + ]
Reimagining aged care roles — a new collaborative approach
St Basil's SA, in partnership with Griffith University, is developing a new 'staff matrix' that aims to create a more engaged and sustainable aged care workforce. [ + ]
Not just a new Aged Care Act — the proposal for a new aged care regulatory regime
A new regulatory model for Commonwealth-funded aged care services is expected to commence in July 2024, together with the new Act due to be available in December 2023. [ + ]
When caring is a lifelong passion
Registered nurse Linda Van Zyl's interest in caring for others started at a young age and has continued well into adulthood. [ + ]
