A crucial part of the Australian community
October 14, 2015 | Aged Care Management
Carers Week is set to begin, running from October 11-17. It’s a week designed to promote the important role these members of the population play.
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Dementia could prove to be a serious Australian issue
October 14, 2015 | Aged Care Management
Dementia stands as one of the most significant health issues in Australia, and it’s set to grow in the very near future without effective controls.
Evolving aged care to meet emerging standards
October 10, 2015 | Aged Care Management
With our aged care sector set to experience significant population expansion in the near future, there’s no denying that meeting new standards is important.
Global AgeWatch Index 2015 shows room for improvement
October 9, 2015 | Aged Care Management
Australian facilities may not be hitting the necessary quality bar, according to the Global AgeWatch Index 2015. What needs to be done?
Bringing mental health to the fore
October 8, 2015 | Aged Care Management
Dementia is a serious issue across the globe and Down Under, so it’s no surprise many organisations and departments take to promoting support events.
LASA comes forward about aged care cabinet changes
October 5, 2015 | Aged Care Management
For the longest time, industry bodies in the aged care sector have proven essential when it comes to advancing the cause of providers.
Summer approaches, but influenza remains
October 1, 2015 | Aged Care Management
Influenza can be one of the more serious aged care issues, so what can providers do to ensure outbreaks don’t become a problem?
Aged care to benefit from mobile innovation
September 29, 2015 | Technology
mHealth is an area of significant opportunity for the aged care sector Down Under, something that isn’t surprising given the benefits in other sectors.
LASA calls for age services priority
September 28, 2015 | Assessment and Optimisation
Aged care is important to the Australian economy, and this is a fact that Leading Age Services Australia recognises. Will the government see the opportunity?
Make room! Is there enough space?
September 25, 2015 | Aged Care Management
Aged care (and Australia at large) faces a pretty significant population issue, and one that’s set to balloon in the very near future.