Industry News
DHCRC, Regis, AutumnCare and UQ team up to improve quality reporting
The DHCRC is set to commence the next phase of its flagship Aged Care Data Compare project with Regis and AutumnCare to trial a prototype aged care quality indicator app. [ + ]
Higher magnesium intake could reduce dementia risk
A study of 6000 cognitively healthy participants has found that an increased intake of magnesium-rich foods such as spinach and nuts could also help reduce the risk of dementia. [ + ]
Digital platform to improve dementia diagnosis
A new digital platform, PDCogniCare, is set to improve dementia diagnosis in people living with Parkinson's Disease (PD). [ + ]
Study explores care home diets and their inflammatory potential
An analysis of food consumed by more than 600 residents at 32 long-term homes in Canada has shown the need to make diets healthier for residents. [ + ]
Recommendations to improve workforce supply: ACCPA
The requirement for care homes to have registered nurses onsite 24/7 is an important step to ensure older people gain access to the best possible care. [ + ]
NARI and Dementia Australia team up to bolster research, advocacy
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) and Dementia Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly pursue research goals. [ + ]
Social work tool fills gap and supports aging in place
Researchers have developed a psycho-social assessment tool to guide social work assessments and help build proactive partnerships with older people. [ + ]
Ryman residents knit 14,000 teddies for Ukrainian children
The initiative was started by Debra Richardson, Ryman's Victorian Sales Manager, who created the 'Yuri' bear to honour the young boy from Ukraine she fostered. [ + ]
Study into benefits of integrating retirement living and aged care
UTS has secured funding for an academic study into the health and financial benefits of integrated retirement living and aged care facilities. [ + ]
'Stronger as one': BaptistCare announces merger
Two of Australia's not-for-profit care providers, BaptistCare NSW & ACT and Baptistcare WA, have decided to merge to improve their sustainability. [ + ]
Decluttering could reduce fall risk by 26%
A new review states that eliminating hazards around the home, such as clutter, stairs without railings and poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls. [ + ]
Call for reparations to address those harmed in aged care
People living with dementia in Australia have experienced violence, abuse and neglect in aged care. A new report suggests it's time for reparations. [ + ]
NARI receives $3.5m in grants to continue vital research
NARI has received four funding grants from the Australian Government's MRFF to support the delivery of better health outcomes for older Australians. [ + ]
BESTMED and Choice Aged Care partner for medication safety
Improving safety and interoperability in aged care is the central focus of the partnership between BESTMED and Choice Aged Care. [ + ]
New insight into aged care suicide
Research from Flinders University and SAHMRI shows 354 older people who were accessing or waiting for aged care services died by suicide between 2008 and 2017. [ + ]
