Caution for elderly urged during flu season
August 26, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Influenza represents a significant risk to the elderly within aged care facilities, and providers need to take extra precautions.
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Productivity Commission paper defines consumer choice
August 20, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Choice will be a determining factor of success within the aged care sector over the next few years for facilities across Australia.
Providers to be incentivised to refurbish facilities
August 19, 2014 | Aged Care Management
There’s no denying the aged care sector is in the midst of massive changes, and physical facility overhauls are just one facet.
The changing world of aged care
August 13, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Australian aged care is a sector that’s rapidly evolving, as resident numbers continue to climb and the regulatory environment evolves in response.
Further NSW medical staff appointed
Health Minister for NSW Jillian Skinner recently announced the startling number of new positions created for nurses over the past few months.
ICT key for the future aged care industry
August 5, 2014 | Aged Care Management
New technologies are helping businesses to growth throughout Australia, and will be essential for the aged care industry.
New hospital to offer improved care
A substantial amount of money has been allocated to the development and construction of Dubbo Hospital, a massive NSW facility.
Age Discrimination Commissioner’s role reduced to part-time
The Age Discrimination Commissioner is one of the most important positions in the fight against elderly discrimination, and the role has now been cut back.
LASA pushes for dementia supplement changes
July 29, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Leading Age Services Australia has addressed the recent cutting of the dementia supplement, and proposed that funding from research be diverted.
Older Australians at greater risk of hospitalisation due to injury
July 22, 2014 | Aged Care Management
New statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare have outlined the high chances of elderly injury due to age.