Industry News
National challenge invites design ideas for aged care homes
A design ideas competition is challenging architects and interior designers to come up with innovative ideas that reimaging the future of aged care homes. [ + ]
RACFs beneficial for those with dementia: AIHW
Australians with dementia who move into residential aged care after a hospital stay are less likely to be readmitted within one year, according to the AIHW. [ + ]
genU announces Lara retirement village redevelopment
Aged care and disability support services provider genU has announced major redevelopment plans for the St Laurence Park retirement village in Lara, Victoria. [ + ]
Fluctuating blood pressure increases dementia risk: study
While high blood pressure (BP) is a known risk factor for dementia, new research suggests that fluctuating BP can also increase this risk in older people. [ + ]
Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care commences
The Office of the Inspector-General has commenced, following the recent passage of the Inspector-General of Aged Care Act 2023 (the Act). [ + ]
Survey highlights impact of caring roles
Dementia Australia is sharing the results of the survey of more than 100 people to highlight the impacts of caring roles and to remind carers of the National Dementia Helpline. [ + ]
Warrnambool local recognised for Parkinson's support work
Warrnambool local Andrew Suggett OAM has won the Victorian Senior of the Year award for his efforts in leading the local Parkinson's Support Group since 2009. [ + ]
Managing older people's health during heatwaves
The Department of Health and Aged Care is reminding providers to prepare for managing the health of older people during heatwaves. [ + ]
Trial shows hope for MCI treatment among older adults
A clinical trial for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment among older people signals the efficacy and safety of Sailuotong, a novel herbal extract, as a potential treatment. [ + ]
Call for papers for International Dementia Conference 2024
IDC2024 will bring together the latest in dementia research and care from 5–6 September 2024 at the Hilton Sydney. [ + ]
Renting linked to faster biological ageing: study
A study has found that renting has a stronger link to faster 'biological ageing' compared to unemployment or being a former smoker. [ + ]
Project to improve oral health in RACFs
ACU health researchers will develop an app-based protocol to improve oral health of residential aged care residents, with a grant from Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia. [ + ]
Calls for urgent action as some homes run at half capacity
Australia must urgently step up efforts to address the growing worker shortage as beds sit empty in homes despite long waiting lists, according to CEDA. [ + ]
The Age of Change coming to Adelaide this month
Aged care sector leaders will descend on Adelaide from 25–27 October for the Aged and Community Care Providers Association's (ACCPA) national conference, The Age of Change. [ + ]
Some common medications impair driving in older adults: study
US and South African researchers have assessed which drugs prescribed to older adults may be associated with poor road test performance over time and could be impairing their ability to drive. [ + ]
