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Free online modules to help staff grasp the new Act and Support at Home
Free education is now available to help frontline aged care staff understand what the Aged Care Act 2024 and Support at Home actually mean in day to day practice. Equip Aged Care Learning has released two new short modules built with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to support workers at the point of care.
Education is key to restrain on restraints – ACJ report shows work to reduce the misuse of restraints still needed
The use of restraints continues to be a complicated area of care. Education for seniors, loved ones and front-line staff is critical in reducing the misuse of restraints.
Knowing your letters and numbers is not enough – scam literacy has become a non-negotiable for seniors, providers and loved ones
Government sends out alert as seniors targeted by scammers pretending to be aged care assessors.
Education facilitates safety – empowering LGBTQIA+ residents and front-line staff in restrictive practices in Victoria
Aged Care Justice provides important fact sheet for LGTBTIA+ seniors, as well as front-line staff and providers, to navigate the complex area of restrictive practices in care.
AI scams are flooding the internet, aged care must meet the moment – ‘Get online week’ is a critical resource for empowering seniors in a daunting new digital landscape
Aged care leaders must be at the forefront of providing education to the vulnerable seniors that they serve. As AI scams flood the internet, seniors more than ever need safe and supported ways to be empowered in a digital landscape.
Insidious elder abuse demands far more robust systemic checks – Sydney realtor buys house $500k under market value
The insidious nature of elder abuse demands far greater measures of systemic protection to prevent, rather than punish, those that exploit.
Presence over perfection – “The ones who stayed didn’t need to fix things, they just listened”, Dementia Action Week reminds us all to lean in
Leaning in to support in dementia care means presence over perfection. For those managing this cruel disease, friendship in the routine is powerful.
The Sister’s Act – Beyond hilarity, three Austrian nuns ‘escaping’ aged care placement should put ageism in the spotlight
Ageism is not always overt or obvious. Leaders across aged care must be vigilant to incorporate respect and truthfulness in assessing care needs and senior capability.
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.
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