NSW continues battle against chronic pain
August 6, 2014 | Education and Optimisation
A new front in the battle against chronic pain has been opened by the NSW Government, with new documentation leading the charge.
Aged Care News
ICT key for the future aged care industry
August 5, 2014 | Aged Care Management
New technologies are helping businesses to growth throughout Australia, and will be essential for the aged care industry.
Placing revenue management at the top of the priority list
Having a revenue management plan in place within aged care facilities can ensure financial sustainability over the long term.
New hospital to offer improved care
A substantial amount of money has been allocated to the development and construction of Dubbo Hospital, a massive NSW facility.
Age Discrimination Commissioner’s role reduced to part-time
The Age Discrimination Commissioner is one of the most important positions in the fight against elderly discrimination, and the role has now been cut back.
LASA pushes for dementia supplement changes
July 29, 2014 | Aged Care Management
Leading Age Services Australia has addressed the recent cutting of the dementia supplement, and proposed that funding from research be diverted.
ITAC 2014 now underway in Tasmania
July 23, 2014 | Technology
The annual Information Technology in Aged Care conference is designed to bring together leading aged care bodies and providers to discuss the impact of IT.
Financial advice reforms weaken protections for elderly
July 22, 2014 | Aged Care Finance
COTA has stated that the recent financial advice reforms reversal will weaken protections for elderly Australians in the near future.
Older Australians at greater risk of hospitalisation due to injury
New statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare have outlined the high chances of elderly injury due to age.
ACSA claims dementia cut sets a bad precedent
With aged care facility budgets already tight, the recent axing of the dementia supplement has caused problems for providers.