residential aged care
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Industry & Reform
Most aged care homes are falling short of minimum care standards – new report
Michael Woods, University of Technology Sydney and Nicole Sutton, University of Technology Sydney New analysis has revealed many Australian aged…
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Industry & Reform
On-site pharmacy for residential aged care from July 1
From July 1 federal government funding will be made available for residential aged care providers to engage the services of…
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Specialty Focus
What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?
Nikki-Anne Wilson, UNSW Sydney Changes in thinking and memory as we age can occur for a variety of reasons. These…
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Technology
Music is medicine for people living with dementia
Experts have found that music can activate neural pathways in the brains of people with conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s…
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Industry & Reform
The government is not on track to get every younger person out of aged care by next year. What now?
Di Winkler, La Trobe University Lisa lives with multiple sclerosis. She used to live in aged care after being admitted…
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COVID-19
Providers warned as Covid-19 outbreaks rise
Providers have been warned to stay alert as a new Covid-19 variant sweeps the nation, following a rise in cases…
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News
Is minister’s praise of care minutes consistent with data?
The Aged Care Minister praised the increase in direct care minutes despite data revealing that less than half of the…
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Specialty Focus
New study to make aged care better for LGBTQ+
A new study will investigate how Australia's aged care sector can enhance service delivery to cover a wider demographic of…
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Aged Care Royal Commission
Appropriate care levels at 50%, new study finds
Aged care residents in Australia are receiving on average only half of the appropriate care and even less for other…
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Aged Care Royal Commission
Aged care minister applauds “ambitious reforms” as facilities continue to struggle
Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells has commended the Albanese Government's "ambitious" aged care reforms despite facilities struggling to reach…
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