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A proactive approach to problem-solving underpins the leadership style of one of the industry’s newer CEOs, with Plena Healthcare’s Graeme Johnston eyeing more opportunities to support aged care providers with allied health in 2025.
The introduction of a brand-new allied health staffing quality indicator this year will likely pave the way for an increased focus on allied health in aged care. However, improved messaging is also essential to further elevate its value.
A new discussion paper from the peak body for championing spiritual care, Meaningful Ageing Australia, has sparked fresh interest in spiritual care as it seeks dedicated funding, greater recognition and increased support for spiritual care practitioners.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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