Industry News
HomeMade portal aims to streamline HCP management
HomeMade, a startup that enables self-management of government Home Care Packages (HCPs), has reportedly improved efficiency and transparency, according to SAP. [ + ]
Hearing loss and falling could be linked
A 1.4-fold increase in incidence of falls for every 10 decibels (dB) of measured hearing loss has been identified in a new study. [ + ]
New tool could be effective in assessing dementia risk
Scientists hope the new tool could be used to make it easier for GPs and patients to get information on dementia risk factors. [ + ]
Renowned expert appointed inaugural Chair of Dementia
Curtin University and Dementia Australia have announced the appointment of an inaugural Chair of Dementia — Professor Blossom Stephan. [ + ]
Puppies introduced into aged care facility
Alino Living's Killarney Court aged care facility has extended its pet therapy program with the addition of two 12-week-old King Charles Cavalier puppies. [ + ]
Preview of Star Ratings now available
The preview will be available for two weeks before the Star Ratings are published on the My Aged Care website and made accessible to the public. [ + ]
Victoria expands Better at Home program
The Victorian Government has expanded the Better at Home program, supporting Victorians to get the care they need, in the comfort of their own home. [ + ]
NARI dementia research gets funding boost
Two of NARI's top researchers have been awarded significant funding grants, as part of the Dementia Australia Research Foundation’s 2022 Grants Program. [ + ]
Gloves aim to reduce Parkinson's tremors
Gloves that use electrical impulses to automatically reduce tremors associated with Parkinson's Disease have been further developed by doctors in Thailand. [ + ]
Wesley Mission aged care home closure 'regrettable'
The ACCPA has said the decision by Wesley Mission in NSW to close its aged care homes is regrettable but understandable in the current reform climate. [ + ]
ARIIA: Facing the Future conference announced
ARIIA's inaugural conference, Facing the Future: Aged Care 2030 and Beyond, will be held on 15–16 May in the William Magarey Room at Adelaide Oval. [ + ]
Feedback sought for Draft Psychotropic Medicines Standard
More than 61% of Australian aged care residents take one or more psychotropic medicines. [ + ]
New method for providers to monitor and compare care
South Australian aged care providers can now access an individualised quality and safety monitoring report to measure their performance and compare results with other facilities around the nation. [ + ]
Home-based care: Silverchain, Swinburne to pilot digital intervention for depression
The e-EMBED program employs digital technologies to facilitate the delivery of effective psychological strategies to home care clients. [ + ]
Bundaberg aged care workers must be redeployed locally: AWU
Staff at Bundaberg's Millbank Aged Care Facility must be redeployed locally after operator Blue Care announced its intention to shut the facility in June, according to the Australian Workers' Union (AWU). [ + ]
