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A coalition of experts, listening closely to the lived experience of those with dementia, has led to a UQ breakthrough in ways to improve dementia care.
Funding and policy reform for nurses may be a critical game-changer in easing the strain on health and aged care sector across the country.
When a call bell rings, every second matters. Cutting down wait times and ditching clunky admin means carers can swap paperwork for people, giving staff more time for chatting, caring, and connecting with their residents.
Pain is rising globally. The need to understand the source behind the rise, and not be distracted to merely treat symptoms, is imperative.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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