'Baby boomer freight train' makes home care a pressing need
20 November, 2024In order to better handle Australia's shifting demographics, the nation needs to prioritise home care as part of its healthcare model.
Achieving palliative care equality for rural Australia
14 November, 2024 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaServices such as palliative care are not always equally accessible, particularly for Australians living in regional and rural areas.
Should older people take driving lessons?
13 November, 2024 | Supplied by: University of NSWThe latest research into older driver behaviour suggests that that tailored driving lessons can improve safety on the road for older drivers.
In conversation: the truth about after-death administration
28 October, 2024 by Danielle Phillips, founder of SageDid you know it takes the average executor in Australia 200–300 hours to fully administer an estate?
Aged care workforce at risk of burnout: survey
21 October, 2024A new Palliative Care Australia survey indicates that a substantial percentage of the aged care workforce is struggling with increased demands.
It takes a community to care: Amber Ferguson
16 October, 2024Registered nurse Amber Ferguson has a deeply personal commitment to aged care, after witnessing her mother's final journey through Quirindi Care Services.
Retirement at risk when people withdraw super early
01 October, 2024Some Australians are reportedly being forced to access superannuation funds to pay for essential health care, reports show.
Say "no" to the nursing home, urges campaign
07 August, 2024A new television, radio and digital campaign has been launched that calls for Australians to embrace independent living as they age.
How hospital stays could be reduced for older patients
01 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityNew research conducted by Flinders University has revealed one key way that hospital stays could be minimised for older patients.
In conversation with Janet Phillips: dying with dignity
24 July, 2024Victoria faces a dire funding crisis in aged care palliative services, raising concerns that many older people may be denied the opportunity to die with dignity.
Social inclusion initiative lands in aged care
19 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityThe successful overseas "Ciao!" Program will be launching in aged care facilities within Australia.
Having onsite pharmacists in aged care homes
19 July, 2024Credentialed pharmacists can now be employed to work onsite in residential aged care homes, following changes that came into effect on 1 July 2024.
The top 10 signs of adverse drug events in older people
18 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityOlder people who use psychotropic medications can be significantly harmed by adverse events and side-effects.
Counting the minutes on allied health care
11 July, 2024 by Professor Terry Haines AM, Chair of the ACDHS BoardCurrently, Australians receiving aged care are, on average, only obtaining eight minutes of allied health care per day.
Rolling out aged care vaccinations through pharmacies
20 June, 2024A pharmacy vaccination program has been successfully rolled out for aged care residents across northern Queensland.
