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The aged care sector is currently at its most divisive state. With pay gaps and a bone‑tired workforce, there are several cracks in the field that need our attention. But how did we get here? How has looking after our own older citizens become such a difficult task?
Victoria Police will begin visiting aged care homes across the state in an industry-first initiative aimed at increasing staff awareness of the signs of elder abuse and how to report it.
Four out of five aged care residents would recommend their home to someone in a positive sign of improvement from the Residents’ Experience Survey, but food quality remains a low point for many residents.
Former KinCare Chief Executive Officer and current Partner at Pride Living Group, Jason Howie, believes the Aged Care Taskforce’s recommendations are supportive of increased consumer choice and provider stability.
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