ACSA claims dementia cut sets a bad precedent
July 22, 2014 | Aged Care Finance
With aged care facility budgets already tight, the recent axing of the dementia supplement has caused problems for providers.
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Aged care facilities receive power security
The Victorian government is instituting a power security plan that will install a total of 300 back-up generators across facilities in Victoria.
COTA National Policy Forum to prepare for coming changes in aged care industry
A Council on the Ageing planning conference being held on 22 July will likely go some ways toward ensuring the industry is prepared for future changes.
Victorian hospital being developed in innovative new way
July 16, 2014 | Aged Care Management
A new hospital in Geelong named will focus on developing a brand new approach to health care, incorporating education and research.
Wind back of FOFA protections to proceed
July 15, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Planned legislation changes designed to water down consumer protections will be detrimental to the future of financial advice according to COTA.
Aged-care communications systems a finalist for national award
A new system using IBM Vocera has been put to great use in an aged care facility in Victoria, where staff and residents can communicate easily.
Providers dealing with aftermath of cut dementia supplement
The cancellation of the dementia supplement is concerning given the plans providers have likely put in place for new staff and dedicated units.
AIHW report details severity of chronic diseases
July 9, 2014 | Aged Care Management
A number of diseases are able to be classified as chronic, and it’s going be essential for aged care facilities to prepare.
Growing obesity in older Australians
July 8, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Elderly Australians face a number of health issues due to old age, and these are only accelerated by growing obesity.
Changes come to aged care sector
Changes are now in effect in the aged care sector, impacting both residents and providers. It’s important to understand exactly what’s changed.