Aug 16, 2024 | Community, Family Stories, HOME CARE
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Winter 2024 (stock photo only) A transformation is underway. The melodies of familiar tunes echo down the corridors of an IRT Group aged care home on the southern coast of New South Wales. In this beautiful setting,...
Aug 13, 2024 | AGED CARE, Knowledge Base
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has emphasised the crucial need for COVID-19 preparedness among residential aged care services. With over four years since COVID-19 first appeared in Australia, there’s no room for complacency. Providers must maintain strong...
Aug 8, 2024 | Community, Knowledge Base
A recent large-scale study has revealed a concerning statistic: 40% of residents in Australian aged care homes are malnourished, with 6% categorised as severely malnourished. This alarming finding underscores the urgent need for a national screening program to...
Aug 6, 2024 | Practical Solutions, Product Features, Technology
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Winter 2024 (stock photo only) Aged care staff are crucial to the well-being of people living with dementia. Staff continue to be there to support those who need them most, making a difference each and every shift,...
Jul 30, 2024 | AGED CARE, Community, RETIREMENT LIVING
Waiting lists for older Australians in need of home care have grown significantly. Currently, twice as many people are waiting for a Commonwealth Home Care Package compared to last year. These packages provide essential support for older individuals with significant...
