A Council on the Ageing planning conference being held on 22 July will likely go some ways toward ensuring the industry is prepared for future changes.
A new hospital in Geelong named will focus on developing a brand new approach to health care, incorporating education and research.
Planned legislation changes designed to water down consumer protections will be detrimental to the future of financial advice according to COTA.
A new system using IBM Vocera has been put to great use in an aged care facility in Victoria, where staff and residents can communicate easily.
The cancellation of the dementia supplement is concerning given the plans providers have likely put in place for new staff and dedicated units.
A number of diseases are able to be classified as chronic, and it’s going be essential for aged care facilities to prepare.
Elderly Australians face a number of health issues due to old age, and these are only accelerated by growing obesity.
Changes are now in effect in the aged care sector, impacting both residents and providers. It’s important to understand exactly what’s changed.
The cessation of the dementia supplement has been called, setting a bad precedent for aged care funding by leading industry bodies.
It’s important for aged care providers to be aware of the changes the baby boomers will bring, and prepare facilities appropriately.