Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
AI could fuel ageism in care settings
A Monash University study found that using AI in aged care homes could exacerbate ageism and social inequality, due to stereotypes about older people. [ + ]
NWMPHN to provide telehealth, after-hours support to RACFs
Residential aged care facilities in the North Western Melbourne area will soon be invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 to upgrade their technology. [ + ]
Potential $2 billion aged care wage rise 'betrayal'
ANMF has launched disputes in the FWC against eight private aged care employers that haven't passed federal funding for wage increases on to their staff. [ + ]
Dementia test adapted for the hearing impaired
UQ researchers have adapted a test that screens patients for dementia and Alzheimer's disease to make it suitable for people with hearing loss. [ + ]
Aged Care Angels campaign to honour unheralded workforce
SPC Care aims to recognise and reward Australia's aged care staff for their outstanding efforts in protecting the nation's older people. [ + ]
