Industry News
Digital health tool for aged care receives award
A digital risk prediction tool developed by RMIT University and Telstra Health for use in aged care facilities has been awarded for innovation. [ + ]
Achieving palliative care equality for rural Australia
Services such as palliative care are not always equally accessible, particularly for Australians living in regional and rural areas. [ + ]
Legislation to protect older people from scams
The introduction of legislation that establishes the Scams Prevention Framework aims to protect older Australians from online scams. [ + ]
WA parliament passes retirement village reforms
Reforms to the Retirement Villages Act 1992 have now passed through the WA parliament. [ + ]
Using AI at-home monitoring to prevent falls
A new partnership aims to rethink fall prevention strategies and enable older people to live independently for longer. [ + ]
Resident talent on show in Buderim
As part of Seniors Month celebrations, Lutheran Services' Immanuel Gardens facility has hosted a talent show for residents. [ + ]
Aged care needs time to implement vital reforms
Realistic timelines are needed for historic aged care reform, according to the Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA). [ + ]
Expanded psychological services for aged care residents
A psychological program has been expanded to provide support to older people in the Cairns, Townsville and Mackay regions. [ + ]
Overcoming vitamin D deficiency with mushrooms
Research by LaTrobe University shows nearly one-third of Australians have reduced their meat consumption, turning to plant alternatives. [ + ]
Aged care workforce at risk of burnout: survey
A new Palliative Care Australia survey indicates that a substantial percentage of the aged care workforce is struggling with increased demands. [ + ]
Dementia to become Australia's leading cause of death
More investment needs to be made to prevent dementia, which is set to become Australia's leading cause of death. [ + ]
New staffing quality indicators introduced
Three new staffing quality indicators are being introduced by the federal government to aged care facilities. [ + ]
New self-assessment tool to assist healthy aging
An online tool has been launched by the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) to mark International Day of Older Persons. [ + ]
Aged care homes fall short on mandatory minutes
Despite increased funding, many aged care facilities are still not reaching the mandatory minutes of direct care, data shows. [ + ]
Retirement at risk when people withdraw super early
Some Australians are reportedly being forced to access superannuation funds to pay for essential health care, reports show. [ + ]
