Industry News
Funding boost for Whyalla aged care
Helping Hand will significantly upgrade and expand its residential care homes in Whyalla, following further federal government funding. [ + ]
MOU supports greater transparency across aged care
In an effort to bolster greater accountability across aged care in Australia, a new memorandum of understanding has been established. [ + ]
SA dementia-friendly action plan to roll out
An action plan will be implemented in South Australia that will see the state become more dementia-friendly. [ + ]
Paramedics supporting palliative care at home
A proposed national framework could see paramedics playing a bigger role in helping palliative care patients to die comfortably at home. [ + ]
Dementia Australia celebrates 25 years
A new report has been released by Dementia Australia, marking 25 years in research support and innovation. [ + ]
Dental care too expensive for many older people
Research conducted by COTA Australia has found that nearly 40% of Australians aged 55+ have delayed or put off a dental visit due to cost. [ + ]
Memory test and blood sample: early Alzheimer's diagnostics?
A new study at the University of Gothenburg is testing the potential for a digital memory test and a blood sample to identify early Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
90 years of care: six nurses share milestone
Six nurses from Whiddon's Easton Park site have each celebrated 15 years of service with the provider. [ + ]
My Aged Care review submissions open
A review of My Aged Care has been launched, with submissions open to the public. [ + ]
Extra 3.6 million minutes of direct care recorded
Data collated by the federal government reveals historic levels of care being undertaken in aged care homes. [ + ]
Webinars address mental health care for older people
Mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression have a high prevalence among older Australians, affecting at least 40% of aged care residents. [ + ]
Serious risks to back pain patients, investigation finds
Fraud, waste and abuse have been uncovered by an ABC Four Corners investigation into Australia's "back pain industry". [ + ]
The benefits of silent discos in aged care
Silent dancing and singing has become a daily ritual for residents at the Bolton Clarke Holly facility. [ + ]
Swift action needed on new Aged Care Act, experts say
Leaked reports that the implementation of the new Aged Care Act could be delayed until 2025 have deeply concerned advocates for older Australians. [ + ]
The church needs a better understanding of dementia: study
More dementia education is needed to assist clergy in supporting those with dementia and their families, a new study shows. [ + ]
