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Trump imposing 100 per cent tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals is about more than just bottom lines
U.S. pharmaceutical tariffs may affect more than just bottom lines. Proximity of research and manufacturing on home soil has compounding benefits for local populations.
Collaborative teamwork is what pushes framework breakthroughs – new ways to improve dementia care announced by University of Queensland
A coalition of experts, listening closely to the lived experience of those with dementia, has led to a UQ breakthrough in ways to improve dementia care.
Opinion: mishandling data – why “best and worst” aged care star ratings lists do more harm than good
“Best” and “Worst” lists from Star Ratings are failing potential residents and their loved ones. Painting 100% of a provider with the results of 20% brush is not mathematically or ethically astute.
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.
A move to improve – government announces changes to staffing rating for aged care Star Ratings
Government announces changes to calculation of staff rating in Star Ratings system. Experts assess if the changes are effective for residents and sector.
Nurses are where you need them – From hospital and beyond, Nursing in the Community Week is calling for red-tape to be cut
Funding and policy reform for nurses may be a critical game-changer in easing the strain on health and aged care sector across the country.
“To encourage providers to invest, we need policy stability and assurance of future returns” – Aged care CEO, Frank Price, on government supporting development
To break ground, government must underpin policy change by facing factors on the ground. Reform must be informed by leaders in aged care to effectively raise build rates.
“Things got very dark” – When opening up about his depression, Simon Kerrigan’s honesty showed him the best of those in aged care
Leadership is success and brokenness. Simon Kerrigan, a leader and business owner in aged care, shares his journey with depression for vital change needed now.
“It’s not just perverse, it’s cruel” – The shambles of Support at Home – From delayed to damaging, current policy is not smart or kind for seniors and the system
The approach to Support at Home, from delays, to damaging pricing models, has sector experts and leaders calling for immediate policy fixes.
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.
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