Silverchain, Sheba team up to boost digital innovation in home care
28 July, 2023Silverchain and Israel's first virtual hospital, Sheba Beyond, have joined forces to leverage digital technologies to deliver complex care services.
Study highlights the role of managers in minimising physical restraint use
28 July, 2023Supportive managers can empower frontline staff and play a vital role in minimising the use of physical restraints on care home residents without increasing the risk of falls, a new Cochrane review suggests.
Input sought on RACF medication management projects
28 July, 2023The Consumers Health Forum of Australia is seeking consumers who are interested in informing the direction of two projects aimed at improving medication use in RACFs.
Changing perspectives on age beliefs — Dr Kay Patterson
26 July, 2023 by Dr Kay Patterson AO, Age Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights CommissionAgeism is one of the most prevalent and tolerated forms of prejudice, making it a significant problem in Australian society.
Social isolation linked to lower brain volume
14 July, 2023Older people who have little social contact with others may be more likely to have loss of overall brain volume than people with more frequent social contact.
Report on shifting ageist attitudes among workers provides hope
14 July, 2023A report released by the Australian Human Rights Commission shows the effectiveness of education in shifting ageist attitudes.
Calls for clarity on wage increases for 'non-direct' care workers
30 June, 2023Whiddon CEO Chris Mamarelis suggests the timing of the Stage 3 Work Value Hearing must be expedited.
Free after-hours healthcare toolkit for residential care homes
30 June, 2023The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network has developed a free after-hours healthcare toolkit to better support staff and families.
Need for stronger coverage of age-related issues: research
16 June, 2023Recent research from QUT has highlighted the need for stronger, more specialised media coverage of aging and aged care issues.
Ex-rocker joins former ballerina for feel-good concert
15 June, 2023The upcoming 'Pure Imagination' concert in Adelaide will see an ex-rock singer taking the stage along with a former ballet dancer and more than 100 fellow choristers.
Home for vulnerable residents found to have multiple benefits
15 June, 2023 | Supplied by: HammondCareHammondCare's purpose-built aged care home for people with high care needs who are homeless or at risk of homelessness has received its first evaluation.
Pilot to make palliative care more accessible in SA
01 June, 2023The $7.5 million pilot includes palliative care navigators to help individual patients and their families, a dedicated website and a user-friendly phone line.
HammondCare expands rescued greyhound pilot
26 May, 2023A pilot of rescued greyhounds visiting HammondCare aged care homes will be expanded so more older Australians can enjoy the experience.
SA pilot highlights need for training in end-of-life care
25 May, 2023An SA pilot project has highlighted the benefits of taking comprehensive and appropriate measures to improve palliative care in residential aged care.
New palliative care hub opens in Victoria
12 May, 2023A new Palliative Care South East community hub in Narre Warren will provide essential end-of-life care to terminally ill Victorians.
