opinion

Beyond daily tasks: The real impact of domestic assistance

When searching for Home Care support for a loved one, particularly in the area of Domestic Assistance, people often think…

Facing the big home truth on dementia – opinion

Home is where the heart – and brain – is for the rapidly growing number of Australians diagnosed with dementia. …

Why does aged care’s love affair with institutionalising people persist? – Opinion

Mental health, disability, homelessness, First Nation people, kids at risk, infectious diseases; all thse sectors have turned their backs on…

Quality over quantity: Move from meeting targets to providing holistic care

As the Government’s Aged Care Taskforce prepares to hand down its recommendations later this month, it is a timely moment…

Older life is in the transitions – Opinion

Bruce Fieler in his New York Times bestseller, Life is in the Transitions, tells us that by the time we…

If you’re 65 or over and want to work, you’re far better off in New Zealand than Australia

Peter Martin, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University Want to keep working after you’ve reached pension age? The…

Aged care needs an upgrade – and technology is the answer

It’s no secret that there’s a labour shortage in aged care.  Current projections estimate the industry is still short thousands…

The role of smart devices in prioritising safety and communication in aged care

Aged care providers face a complex landscape characterised by an ageing population, a growing focus on keeping older people at…

Isn’t aged care quality meant to delight us? – Opinion

How would you rate the quality of an aged care service if you were the client? It would have to…

Where on earth are aged care CEOs taking us? – opinion

Businesses are shaped by the stories their CEOs tell. And aged care is no exception. We found aged care CEOs…

There’s still joy and connection in aged care amid the horrific stories

Amid horrific aged care stories, there is joy, care and connection Residential aged care has suffered two fresh blows in…

Apartment style living in aged care: a test-and-learn concept

There has been a strong push towards smaller-scale, home-like accommodation in aged care in recent years. Many consumer bodies promoted…

Governing for good aged care: opinion

You've just joined an aged care board. You reckon you'll be there for five years and are keen to make…