New revisions changing visitor rules in Australia's aged care homes have been released by industry peak bodies. Hailed as being 'the right balance', Council on the Ageing's revised code has been updated to protect against the risk of infections and ...
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Student nurses lead the way in aged care placements
The Australian Primary Heath Care Nurses Association (APNA) has stationed its first 76 student nurses in aged care homes to complete their clinical placements. The students are part of a new Commonwealth-funded aged care placement program, where eventually, the residential ...
More »87-year-old residents’ unexpected rise to fame
Dennis Gleeson's love for rugby gave him an unexpected claim to fame after scoring an entry into the Guinness World Records in 2006. The 87-year-old is a resident at Bolton Clarke Cabrini and holds the record for the oldest Rugby ...
More »NSW Premier backs police amid backlash over fatal tasering incident
NSW Premier Chris Minns has backed the state police following the release of crucial details about the fatal tasering incident that occurred in an aged care home in May. New documents released this week reveal that the first press release ...
More »Aged Care Minister quizzed on 24/7 nursing care and funding levy
Australians won't be given a new time frame for the introduction of 24/7 nurses onsite in aged care homes after Labor conceded the July 1 deadline would be 'impossible to meet.' On Sunday, Aged Care Minister Anika Wells said she ...
More »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 the past fortnight. First, there was the terrible story of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who was allegedly tasered by a police ...
More »The next frontier: Impact of Covid beyond mortality rates
A call for further research has been made to investigate the mental and physical impact Covid-19 had on older people in residential aged care. More than 5,500 people living in aged care facilities have died due to Covid since the ...
More »Everything providers need to know about the 24/7 nursing requirement
Aged Care Insite delved deeper into the details of reporting, breaks, and exemptions as the round-the-clock nursing mandate is to become law on July 1. The reform has emerged as a significant concern, especially for small and rural aged care facilities grappling with ...
More »Chemists and doctors clash over prescribing in aged care homes
A new study has emphasised a need for better teamwork between GPs and pharmacists to curb medicine-related harm in residential aged care homes. Nearly 98 per cent of people in aged care experience at least one medicine-related problem, with up to 80 ...
More »Robotic pets ‘filling a void’ in Carinity aged care communities
Older Australians residing at Carinity aged care communities have welcomed new furry companions in the form of battery-operated pets. As the popularity of these pet grows, more residents across Carinity's 12 facilities are experiencing the benefits, including improved mood, better sleep, and reduced feelings ...
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