Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurogenerative disorder that affects the brain and has no known cure. Around 100,000 people currently live with Parkinson’s
At a certain point nutrition can become one of the biggest challenges for an older person, especially if chewing and swallowing are difficult.
Although we often hear about the importance of drinking milk during childhood and adolescence, milk has several advantages for people in their 60s
It’s no secret that eating healthy is important for overall wellness. Nutrition regulates blood pressure and supports our bodies, yada yada yada… But
A gardening program in Lifeview aged care homes has residents cultivating veggies and planning their
The Aged Care Royal Commission final report misses the mark regarding food and nutrition, say
In 2019 a TV docuseries brought intergenerational care to Australians’ attention. In ‘Old People’s Home
A new research paper by Flinders University shows that aged care falls far short of
“Time to care about aged care” is the slogan of a national campaign formed yesterday
The University of Tasmania is offering a free online course, Understanding Dementia MOOC, starting February
Press Release:26 March 2021 In response to a positive case of COVID-19 detected in Brisbane, the Brisbane City and
Press Release: 25 March 2021 In February 2020 the Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services, Senator
22 March 2021 Residential aged care facilities (including MPS and NATSIFACP services) are required to have Infection Prevention
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety Final Report highlighted dementia care and use of restrictive
The Queensland Government has updated their advice to Aged Care Providers in Queensland (Aged Care Direction No. 25).
Press Release: 19 March 2021 In this edition What’s new: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: Information on side-effects with second
People with disability have the right to be safe – Free national counselling and advocacy
Press Release: Department of Health: 1 April 2021 In this edition: What’s new: QLD: Updated advice for Queensland
Press Release: 31 March 2021 The Australian Government has approved the continued development of the Australian National Aged
The department has today made the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) tile on the My Aged Care Provider Portal available
New, free 3-week course on Dementia and caring Alfred Health
If you have a loved one who suffers from
A new pain assessment app is set for trial. This
Dementia is a national health concern in Australia. In fact,
15 Nov 2017 10:30 AM AEST – Dementia expansion as
With dementia being a common disease in old age, it’s
In the lead up to brain awareness week, it’s important
Alzheimer’s… Imagine that you had a task to complete that
Press Release: Department of Health: 1 April 2021 In this edition: What’s new: QLD: Updated advice for Queensland aged care providers NSW: Updated screening advice
Press Release: 31 March 2021 The Australian Government has approved the continued development of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) funding model as a
The department has today made the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) tile on the My Aged Care Provider Portal available for providers to preview ahead of the
Press Release:26 March 2021 In response to a positive case of COVID-19 detected in Brisbane, the Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Region LGAs are declared as
Press Release: 25 March 2021 In February 2020 the Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services, Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, tasked the Aged
22 March 2021 Residential aged care facilities (including MPS and NATSIFACP services) are required to have Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) leads in each residential
Happiness might be the most sought-after factor to consider a successful retired life, but fulfilment is what most people aspire for. One key to a
You may have heard of a retirement exemption for small business owners retirees in Australia and are probably wondering how it works and how it
Schedule of fees and charges that will take effect from 1 January 2021An update of the schedules for residential and home care fees and charges will take effect
Media Release 12 December 2020 Claims All aged care providers should submit their online and paper claims to Services Australia as soon as possible to
Australian Government news & PRESS RELEASE 2020/23 In this issue: Undergraduate and postgraduate aged care scholarships available Time is running out: move to the Aged
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Press Release: 16 October 2020 Today’s newsletter contains information on extended testing arrangements for asymptomatic aged care workers in Victoria. Also included is information on the
