Excellence in Age Services Awards: LASA announces winners
10 August, 2021The EIAS Awards recognise winners in the following categories: Rising Star, Individual, Next Gen Young Leader, Organisation and Team.
Partnership launches program to accelerate aged-care employment outcomes
01 July, 2021For Purpose Investment Partners, Catalyst Education and Generation Australia have partnered to accelerate employment outcomes in the aged-care sector.
The challenge facing procurement in the aged-care sector
18 June, 2021The challenge for procurement in the aged-care sector is to help redesign the operating cost model to ensure high standards of aged care remain affordable indefinitely.
Where do Australians want to live as they age?
26 May, 2021According to a survey by The CareSide, a significant majority would prefer to live at home and receive home care as they age.
Expert opinion: prioritise standard assessment for diagnosing dementia
25 May, 2021Dementia and cognitive assessment experts say that a standard set of neuropsychological tests is needed for patients presenting to memory clinics.
To transform aged care, workers need better wages and conditions
17 May, 2021Without improvements for the aged-care workforce, Australia could miss the opportunity to build the workforce needed to meet future demand.
2021 Federal Budget: expectations in the Royal Commission aftermath
10 May, 2021 by Greg O’Loan*It is expected that the federal government will announce investment of $10 million over four years to the aged-care sector. Will this be enough?
Our obligations from the Royal Commission report
28 April, 2021 by Sean Rooney, CEO of Leading Age Services AustraliaHow we support and care for older people is defined by a new vision of ageing and aged care.
Australia: a nation ready for end-of-life choices
16 April, 2021 by Jane AllmanAustralia is at a tipping point when it comes to end-of-life choices and euthanasia laws.
Sous-vide food risks in aged care
15 April, 2021 by Andrew Thomson, Think ST SolutionsA skills shortage of chefs in aged care has prompted many operations to purchase pre-prepared sous-vide food products, but this comes with heightened risk.
Survey says most Australians will get COVID vaccine
09 April, 2021The 65+ group was the most interested in vaccine protection, with more than three out of four individuals over the age of 65 planning to get vaccinated.
Dementia forecast highlights urgency of prevention
19 March, 2021Projections that one million Australians will have dementia by 2056 have promted a call to action on prevention strategies.
A day in the life of a House Companion
03 March, 2021Tracey Hogan is a House Companion at NewDirection Care in Bellmere, Queensland — a Microtown for the elderly and those living with younger onset dementia and complex care needs.
Addressing the unique allied health needs of those in residential aged care
01 March, 2021 by Ed Johnson, Clinical Innovation Officer at UmboWith a different approach to residential aged care, we can potentially reduce the burden on an overstrained system.
The future of aged care
16 February, 2021 by Amy SarcevicExploring the road ahead for Australia's aged-care system.
