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Point of difference: Private provider success in a user-pays system
Value for money is about to become more important than ever in aged care as the sector will need to provide its worth by adopting a user-pays system where residents have more of the power.
Voluntary assisted dying is legal in Australia – but many of us don’t know
While the vast majority of Australians now live in jurisdictions where voluntary assisted dying is permitted, accessing voluntary assisted dying depends on knowing it’s a legal option. New research suggests many Australians don’t know this.
The proactive mindset spearheading allied health’s widespread impact
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.
Clear messaging is the key to elevating allied health’s value in aged care
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.
The passionate plea to elevate spiritual care in aged care
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.
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.
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