COTA claims senior health will worsen under PBS changes
August 27, 2014 | Aged Care Finance
Aged care providers should take the time to explain to residents the coming changes to the sector, such as the proposed PBS co-payment adjustments.
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Residential care price competition on the way
August 26, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Increased price competition will be a feature of residential care under the new accommodation payment arrangements, changing how facilities are managed.
$7 co-payment to negatively affect Australian seniors
August 26, 2014 | Aged Care Finance
Out-of-pocket costs in Australian healthcare can be substantially detrimental, especially for already-strained older Australians.
Video GP consultation trial now underway
August 26, 2014 | Technology
A new GP video conferencing trial within Australia is expected to enhance how facility residents engage with medical practitioners for advice.
Facing future challenges at the Dementia forum
August 26, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Dementia is a disease that’s highly damaging to those afflicted, and that’s why events such as the National Dementia Research Forum are so important.
COTA fights to protect pension
August 26, 2014 | Aged Care Finance
Proposed changes to the pension would be detrimental for older Australians currently relying on the funds for food, bills and other necessities.
Adapting to aged care industry change
August 26, 2014 | Aged Care Management
The aged industry is expected to see a significant number of changes over the next few years, many of which will require change from aged care providers.
Power of Oldness campaign launched
August 26, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Age discrimination is a growing problem within Australia, and one that’s certainly going to be exacerbated by the ageing population.
Aged care industry seeing increasing demand
August 26, 2014 | Aged Care Finance
A new study from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that the ageing Australian population is increasing demand for services.
CHA: Price competition to be imperative
August 26, 2014 | Aged Care Finance
The new aged care payment arrangements, which have applied to facilities since July 1, have significantly changed facility operations.