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How multidisciplinary care results in better quality of life
A healthy ageing approach can prevent and even reverse frailty, significantly compressing morbidity, helping to improve quality of life and reducing the need for sustained complex clinical care.
Quality of life vulnerable due to weak Aged Care Act definitions
The draft Aged Care Act runs the risk of misinterpreting the role of palliative care with Palliative Care Australia seeking further details to ensure older people can experience quality of life at all stages of their life.
Residents at risk of UTI complications as aged care antibiotic resistance increases
Clinicians are being urged to consider the best approach to treating UTIs in residential aged care after researchers from UNSW Sydney discovered antibiotic resistance in treating UTIs is highest in residential care settings.
Person-centred care in hospitals may reduce dementia decline, research finds
Research from UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing suggests the influence of person-centred care should be extended into hospital settings for people living with dementia.
Govt clarifies responsibilities for health care delivery among aged care recipients
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released a joint statement document to increase clarity among health and aged care providers regarding roles and responsibilities for the delivery of health care for people receiving aged care services.
Upcoming trial aims to strengthen aged care involvement in depression treatment at home
Spurred by a desire to provide stronger support for older people with symptoms of depression, Silverchain is trialling a new model of care designed to make it easier to access psychological support and impactful resources and strategies.
Can embedded palliative care training prevent hospitalisation rates from skyrocketing?
Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)’s Palliative care services in Australia report shows that palliative care hospitalisations have skyrocketed over the last decade.
Australia needs to “turbo-charge” international recruitment
International recruitment is set to play a pivotal role in aged care over the coming years as expected nurse and aged care worker shortfalls will coincide with a growing number of older people seeking aged care services.
Aged care assessment study pinpoints where improvement is needed
The single assessment system for aged care services will be introduced in 2024 and recently released study findings have highlighted where improvements from the current systems are necessary.
Confidence levels vary in care minute data management and AN-ACC transition, says Mirus Australia
A lack of confidence in managing care minute data is one of the largest hurdles aged care providers currently face after Mirus Australia’s latest analysis of the AN-ACC transition.
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