LASA comes forward about cost of aged care
July 8, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
The cost of running aged care facilities Down Under is a pertinent issue, so it’s really no surprise that industry bodies come forward on a regular basis.
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The changing face of aged care accommodation
July 6, 2015 | Aged Care Management
Community care and an adjusting population within facilities are changing aged care across Australia, and more change is on the way.
New rates for a new financial year
July 1, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
Happy End of Financial Year! As you might have noticed, the new ACFI rates for FY16 were released yesterday by the Department of Social Services. Previously paid at $208.68, a…
Could aged care communication see an overhaul?
June 30, 2015 | Aged Care Management
University of Missouri-Columbia researchers may have discovered a new communication system that could prove extremely useful for Australian aged care.
3 major aged care movements
June 29, 2015 | Aged Care Management
How is aged care in Australia changing? It turns out in more ways than one. Take a look at our list of three major movements to watch.
What effect will the FTA have on aged care?
June 26, 2015 | Aged Care Management
The FTA recently signed with China will mean good things for the aged care sectors in both countries – but are there also risks?
Could stimulation play a role in dementia care?
June 22, 2015 | Aged Care Management
Dementia is no small issue – it’s one that requires significant consideration in order to be managed appropriately over the next few years.
Improving care for our older population
June 20, 2015 | Aged Care Finance
Few issues rank as highly as an appropriate level of care as the older population of Australian continues to expand. Has the budget changed anything?
The coming Aged Care Approval Round
June 13, 2015 | Aged Care Management
The upcoming Aged Care Approval Round is big news for providers, and coupled with the National Open Day it’s going to be an eventful few months.
Dealing with epilepsy in Australia
June 12, 2015 | Aged Care Management
Epilepsy is just one of many issues in the Australian aged care sector, and strategies are essential to manage the growing problem.