Aged Care
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Digital stories support diversity for aged care clients and teams HealthTimes - 12-07-2018
Peak partners including Aborigines Advancement League, Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria and Transgender Victoria joined Bolton Clarke teams to launch the organisation’s
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Yoga can reduce old people's risk of a potentially deadly fall AAP - 27-06-2018
Older people are being encouraged to take up yoga to improve their balance and reduce their risk of a potentially deadly fall. Once a week
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Supporting our aged care workforce in remote locations HealthTimes - 08-05-2018
The Turnbull Government is delivering on its commitment to address the challenges remote aged care providers face as they deliver safe, high-quality care for ageing Australians,
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Unprecedented action by Bupa nurses and carers leads to 11.5% wage increase Nicole Madigan - 12-01-2018
Following an unprecedented strike by Bupa aged care nurses and carers, a wage increase of 11.25% over three years has been approved, along with significant improvements to
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Festive season accentuates isolation of dying older people HealthTimes - 18-12-2017
Older people lack support from their communities towards the end of their lives, with many becoming progressively more socially isolated before their death. Both older people
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New Era for Diversity in Aged Care HealthTimes - 06-12-2017
The Turnbull Government has today released Australia’s latest Aged Care Diversity Framework, signalling a new, more inclusive era in aged care. The
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Reducing hospitalisations in residential aged care HealthTimes - 27-11-2017
The population is ageing and efforts are underway around the world to ensure healthcare systems are equipped to keep up with healthcare demand.One important solution to overcome
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New aged care workforce taskforce to focus on safety and quality HealthTimes - 06-11-2017
The Turnbull Government today announced an expert taskforce to develop a wide-ranging workforce strategy, focused on supporting safe, quality aged care for senior Australians.
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Symposium will explore mental health issues in older people HealthTimes - 06-10-2017
Creating better mental health outcomes for older people being discharged from hospital could be as easy as a weekly phone call, research has found. The research,
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Older people are encouraged to get vaccinated to prevent shingles AAP - 29-08-2017
Australians aged 70-79 are being encouraged to get vaccinated to prevent serious conditions like shingles. Older
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Hydrotherapy improves mobility and wellness in aged care HealthTimes - 01-06-2017
Residents and staff are seeing the benefits of staying healthy in the water with new hydrotherapy programs introduced at the RSL Care Carrington and Darlington residential
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Study shows preventable nursing home deaths increased AAP - 29-05-2017
A study of deaths in Australian nursing homes reveals a more than 400 per cent increase in premature and potentially preventable deaths since 2011.
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Union keeps fighting for registered nurses in aged care Karen Keast - 22-05-2017
The New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has vowed to continue its fight to have one registered nurse on duty at all times in the state’s
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Exercise can boost brain power in people aged over 50 AAP - 25-04-2017
Doing aerobic and resistance training several times a week is the best way the over 50s can keep their mind sharp. Taking up exercise
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New insoles reduce trips and falls in elderly HealthTimes - 11-04-2017
Special shoe insoles designed to prevent costly and common stumbles and tumbles among the elderly will be available in Australia by year-end.
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Governance Institute launches 'must-have' guide for aged care directors HealthTimes - 20-02-2017
With profitability, return on assets and equity under pressure in what is soon to be the largest employer in the country, Governance Institute of Australia’s Adding
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Why older people get osteoporosis and have falls HealthTimes - 15-02-2017
Kerrie Sanders, Australian
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Stop elderly malnutrition, share a meal this holiday AAP - 06-12-2016
Australia's peak body for dietitians is urging people to share a meal with older relatives, friends and neighbours this festive season to fend off malnutrition.
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Why work in aged care? HealthTimes - 21-10-2016
It’s a question health care professionals might ask when they see an advertisement for a job in aged care. As one of Australia’s largest aged care
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More aged care facilities from WA Labor AAP - 10-11-2016
WA Labor wants to assess existing government buildings and assets to determine their suitability to be converted into aged

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