Aged care residents – as well as the wider Australian population – will soon benefit from a new campaign designed to promote the benefits for pharmacists.
Dementia funding will become essential for aged care facilities, as management of residents should become an easier undertaking.
Increased price competition will be a feature of residential care under the new accommodation payment arrangements, changing how facilities are managed.
Out-of-pocket costs in Australian healthcare can be substantially detrimental, especially for already-strained older Australians.
Dementia is a disease that’s highly damaging to those afflicted, and that’s why events such as the National Dementia Research Forum are so important.
Proposed changes to the pension would be detrimental for older Australians currently relying on the funds for food, bills and other necessities.
The aged industry is expected to see a significant number of changes over the next few years, many of which will require change from aged care providers.
Age discrimination is a growing problem within Australia, and one that’s certainly going to be exacerbated by the ageing population.
Influenza represents a significant risk to the elderly within aged care facilities, and providers need to take extra precautions.
Choice will be a determining factor of success within the aged care sector over the next few years for facilities across Australia.