Can you predict if you’re becoming frail? This tool is designed to pick up the early signs
The Positive Ageing Tool or PAT is a new online tool for older Australians to…More
Tagged: aged-care
Most people living in aged care homes feel safe and respected, new report says
Surveys conducted over the past two years show older people generally have a positive view…More
A retirement village you can move into and never have to leave? It’s real
Retirement living operator LDK Healthcare is offering residents at its two villages – The Landings…More
The Aged Care Royal Commission expands its vision seeking quality for the last 10 to 15 years of your life
There are 500,000 people in Australia who are aged 85 or older. Approximately 200,000 of…More
Aged care providers warn of ‘emergency’ in 2020 without urgent funding – is a 15% boost to staff pay the answer?
The country’s largest aged care peak bodies and providers have told the Federal Government that…More
Consider ‘joy’ as a ‘job’ if you are a retiree
Last week we reviewed the fact that loneliness and isolation is debilitating – the impact…More
An app that can detect early signs of dementia simply by listening to older people speak? It’s real
The speech-analysing technology is being developed by engineers at UNSW Sydney – and could one…More
Got weed? Perth aged care provider joins medicinal cannabis trial
Aged care provider Catholic Homes has been chosen by the University of Notre Dame to…More
Care at home – a great idea except if you live in a regional area
Another discussion at the Gold Coast conference is the challenge of providing home care services…More
DCM Institute hits 275 Members
We are proud to announce our village manager program is growing by the day, with…More