Wage debate set to challenge aged care reforms
Last week, the Government delivered a $17.7 billion funding package designed to transform Australia’s aged care system…More
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Plan? What plan? Australians believe the government failed to develop a COVID strategy for aged care
Results from this week’s Guardian Essential poll says the majority of Australians are concerned about…More
Self-isolating at home? Here’s how to keep active if you are older or have a chronic health condition
With the Government directing people to stay at home, many Australians are not getting the…More
Government restricts visits to aged care homes in wake of coronavirus outbreak
After last week’s advice to take precautions if you are visiting family and friends living in residential…More
Up to half of aged care residents on medication that can cause sedation or confusion – but improvements on the way
Another 20% are taking antipsychotic medication with over 50% of these residents are not staying…More
Did you know if you die without a will, the Government could inherit your assets?
In one case before the NSW Trustee and Guardian, a man died without a will…More
Good news: you can now apply for an aged care assessment online
The Government’s My Aged Care website has released a new online form that allows older…More
Chemical restraint more than aged care operator problem
In the aftermath of the scathing interim report last week, Scott Morrison has pledged to…More
‘Younger people’ in aged care homes a national disgrace
The Royal Commission into Aged Care this week has discussed the fact that there are…More
A new national research plan is paving the way for dementia cure and care
Last week, the new Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Richard Colbeck, launched the…More