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Messaging must improve to promote allied health’s value in aged care
Introducing an allied health staffing indicator in 2025 could spell good news for allied health in aged care as the specialty looks to next year as a major turning point for recognition and empowerment.
Nurses share their thoughts on technology and end-of-life care
Aged care nurses are incredibly open to using technology more in their roles, however, new research shows they need more training and ongoing support to take up the full scope of care and coordination opportunities.
Quality conversations fix advance care planning misinterpretations
Evolution has been critical for South Australian aged care provider Barossa Village with the regional operator embracing new approaches to advance care planning for its residents over the last 15 years.
National Symposium brings advance care planning to the fore
This Friday will see health and aged care service leaders, policy makers, peak bodies, consumer groups, academics, and professionals from around Australia converge on Adelaide for Advance Care Planning Australia’s National Symposium.
Machine learning aims to transform falls prediction in aged care
Researchers at the University of Canberra are attempting to help reduce the risk of falls occurring in residential aged care settings with Electronics engineer and PdD candidate, Abishek Shrestha, undertaking a falls prediction project.
Wellbeing worry: Palliative care workforce faces rising demand
Insights from Palliative Care Australia reveal increasing demand for the palliative care workforce with roughly half experiencing signs of burnout while satisfaction rates for self-care plus physical and financial health are worryingly low.
Bringing joy and laughter to dementia care in the home
They say laughter is the best medicine, and for St Luke’s Care in Sydney, this sentiment rings true in their innovative approach to dementia care.
Would dedicated hospitals for over 65s ease the burden on emergency departments?
A growing number of older patients occupying hospital beds has resulted in a need for innovative ways to reduce pressure on emergency departments. One Australian doctor believes a designated hospital for older patients could be the answer.
“Sexuality is a human right”: Normalising sexuality in aged care
US-based sexologist and psychologist Dr Nathalie Huitema says it’s time to normalise sexuality in older adults, reinforcing that any beliefs over it being a “complex” issue are only that way because society makes it so.
Community understanding is at the heart of dementia awareness
September is a big month for Dementia Australia. It’s arguably the centrepiece of their year as Dementia Action Week brings dementia awareness to the forefront of public conversations.
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