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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.
Searching for a new model of care, this provider adopted the Montessori approach
Baptcare recently made substantial changes to the model of care it uses, introducing Living Well Together. CEO Geraldine Lannon spoke to hello leaders about the journey so far.
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.
Kindness Unwrapped: New partnership brings free gifts, experiences to aged care residents
With the festive season fast approaching, lonely Australian seniors living in aged care are set to receive a massive boost of happiness thanks to a new partnership between Foxtel and the amazing aged care gift-giving program, Connect the 40% (CT40).
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.
Government data analyses how location impacts dementia care access
New findings released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare have explored how geographical variation impacts the care people living with dementia can access and receive.
GPs incentivised to register aged care patients, but is it enough to increase access?
GPs treating aged care patients will receive additional incentives and funding as of next year, but there are concerns within the GP community that more than the extra payments are needed.
Latest COVID-19 wave brings back mask mandates and vaccination calls
As COVID-19 returns to the headlines ahead of the holiday season, important decisions surrounding vaccinations and masks are being made to reduce its impact. This is your snapshot of the latest news and information for aged care.
Early adopters of on-site pharmacists highlight the full potential
Early adopters of the on-site aged care pharmacist model are achieving impactful outcomes to better support residents in their medication management with new research highlighting how the initiative can deliver system-level success as well.
Breaking down psychosocial hazards in the workplace
Work health and safety amendments legislating an employer’s responsibility to eliminate or reduce workplace psychosocial risks have been in effect since April with Mental Health Month the perfect time to address your responsibilities.
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