aged care

More money for dementia-specific respite care

In a direct response to Royal Commission recommendations for the delivery of specialised dementia care, the Australian government has invested…

Research shows value of subsidising exercise classes for older people

A new study has found that subsidised exercise classes can improve the physical and mental health of older Australians, as…

Melbourne Legionnaires’ outbreak reaches 100 cases, two deaths

Melbourne's Legionnaires’ outbreak has claimed the lives of two Australians. A 90-year-old woman and a man in his 60s have died…

You Are ACE! ACCPA Excellence Awards celebrates aged care employees

The Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) wants every Australian aged care worker to know that You are ACE! Aged…

Rural Australia delivers quality aged care, despite many homes doing it tough

Michael Woods, University of Technology Sydney and Nicole Sutton, University of Technology Sydney Around half of Australian aged care homes…

Our research shows 4 in 10 Australians in aged care are malnourished. What can we do about it?

Jonathan Foo, Monash University and Marie-Claire O'Shea, Griffith University In the next 40 years in Australia, it’s predicted the number…

The right to disconnect is coming to Australia. What does this mean for you?

John L. Hopkins, Swinburne University of Technology This month, changes to the Australian Fair Work Act will give workers the…

Dental Health Week: the oral health issues facing older women

While many oral health issues are common to both genders, there are some that are more prevalent in older women. The…

Saying “Ciao!” to everyone – New social inclusion initiative arrives in Australia

An international digital project designed to restore a sense of community in residential aged care homes is being piloted in…

‘I keep away from people’ – combined vision and hearing loss is isolating more and more older Australians

Moira Dunsmore, University of Sydney; Annmaree Watharow, University of Sydney, and Emily Kecman, University of Sydney Our ageing population brings…

Navigating the road ahead: Community transport services provide more than just a ride

Community transport is a vital resource for older Australians, whether it be for the weekly grocery shop or to life-saving…

We have too few aged care workers to care for older Australians. Why? And what can we do about it?

Hal Swerissen, La Trobe University In a country like Australia, we all expect that when we get old, we’ll be…

Smart applications are fast becoming a vital tool in the provision of aged care

From dementia education and virtual companionship to physical activities and entertainment, mobile applications are becoming increasingly present in the provision…

10 signs of adverse events and psychotropic medicines

In a bid to empower carers and minimise drug-related harm in older people, a recent study by Monash University has…

Facing the Future recap + Q&A with keynote speaker Warren Hill

Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) hosted the 'Facing the Future' Conference earlier this month in Adelaide. Their…

New self-reporting tool revolutionises early dementia detection

A new self-reporting tool, developed by Murdoch University researchers, is likely to change the way early signs of dementia are…

Reimagining where we live: Empathetic aged care design

Innovative architectural design may not be what you traditionally think of when considering residential aged care spaces. However, with the…

$35m for new Cairns TAFE for care and support workers

A $35m investment will be made into a new aged care, disability support and mental health care and support TAFE…

Older Australians’ concerns about online security being addressed

Research has found that older Australians are "tech-savvy and social but limited by cyber safety and scam concerns." The study,…

Uniting’s food and nutrition trial shows positive results

Food and nutrition in residential aged care has been keenly discussed in Australian media recently, with rising living costs, Maggie…

Supply and demand: Nursing shortfall predicted to grow

As Australian nurses grapple with sector wide staff shortages, the Department of Health and Aged Care has revealed that demand…

End-of-life patients suffering unnecessarily due to pain med shortage

In the past year, at least six pain-relief products have become unavailable in Australia. The Australian & New Zealand Society…

‘Laughter Care’ gets the Governor-General giggle of approval

We've all heard that laughter is the best medicine, but The Humour Foundation has turned their clowning around into a…

Violence against healthcare workers increasing

University of Queensland (UQ) research shows violence against healthcare workers is increasing in frequency and severity, not only in Australia…

Home care quadrupled in the last decade

Data released by the Australian Health and Welfare Institute reveals the number of older Australians accessing home care has grown…