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Addressing the unthinkable – The cruelty of childhood dementia needs cross-sector collaboration
The inexplicable cruelty of childhood dementia must be met with a powerful collective of brilliant minds across government, health and aged care. Systemic support is needed for the children and families trying to navigate this unthinkable condition.
Physical and chemical restraints are “ a human rights issue” – Victoria updates law surrounding decision makers
The practice of restraints in aged care requires considerable understanding and support. The new Act in Victoria seeks to provide further clarity on who is permitted to be stepping in to make these decisions.
Narrow confines of clinical dementia stifling opportunities for successful care – treating the care-giver loved one is non-negotiable
Clinical care models may have a long way to go in pragmatically and humanly supporting dementia care with depth and effective support, for both the diagnosed and their loved-ones caregivers.
Digital health breakthrough targets hospital transfer risks for aged care residents
A new Digital Health Summary developed by Monash University’s National Centre for Healthy Ageing is set to transform aged care transfers, closing critical information gaps and reducing risks when residents move between facilities and hospitals.
Navigating compliance effectively – QPS Benchmarking is leveraging software for heightened provider impact
“We’re hearing we’re saving the time of two to three staff members per quarter, so they can be freed up to make the provision of care amazing in other needed areas.” As regulation creep increases, leveraging excellence in software and human skill is critical for provider performance.
What clinical governance means for care partners
Clinical governance in aged care isn’t just for managers or clinicians. Under the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and the new Act, care partners are central to safety, risk management, and participant outcomes.
From Woodstock to inner city Melbourne – psychedelic-assisted therapy trial shares positive results
Australia’s first clinical trial of psychedelic-assisted therapy has shown promising results for people living with advanced, life-threatening illness. Conducted at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, the psilocybin-assisted therapy reduced anxiety and depression, while improving quality of life and spiritual wellbeing for palliative patients.
Mouth matters: Humility can help secure oral hygiene excellence for providers
Highly trained front-line staff may be best positioned to provide feedback for improvements to systemic oral care. In navigating routine high-quality oral health in care plans, humility to uncomfortable feedback is worthwhile for all providers.
From pills to pathways: The global dementia care shift
Global experts call for dementia care beyond medication, focusing on well-being, inclusion and leadership to transform aged care.
UNSW project puts people with dementia at the centre of aged care reform
When Theresa Flavin first stepped into advocacy for dementia and aged care, she noticed a pattern that was as troubling as it was familiar. “In research, older people and those with dementia were kept at arm’s length,” she recalls. “It felt like the system was built around us, not for us.” Diagnosed with younger onset […]
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