Dec 27, 2024 | AGED CARE, Practical Solutions, RETIREMENT LIVING
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Summer 2024 (stock photo only) Vitamin D deficiency rates are on the increase in Australia, with nearly one in three Australians being vitamin D deficient. The prevalence is higher in older people, with up to 86 per...
Dec 19, 2024 | Aged Care System, Enterprise, Practical Solutions
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Summer 2024 (stock photo only) The Department of Health and Aged Care is introducing three new staffing quality indicators for residential aged care in 2025 – part of the Australian Government’s ongoing reforms to...
Nov 22, 2024 | Community, Practical Solutions, RETIREMENT LIVING
Driving is a vital part of independence for many older Australians, but physical and cognitive changes that come with age can impact driving safety. To address this, a new initiative by UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) offers tailored solutions...
Nov 6, 2024 | Community, Family Stories, Practical Solutions
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Spring 2024 (stock photo only) Staying physically healthy and maintaining beneficial relationships are the top two ageing well priorities for Australians, according to early data from Bolton Clarke’s Ageing Well...
Oct 28, 2024 | AGED CARE, Community, Practical Solutions
The ACCPA National Conference 2024, held in Adelaide from October 23-25, was a resounding success, attracting over 2,430 delegates. Centred on the theme “Age of Excellence: Inspire, Innovate, Impact,” the event showcased how innovation and shared knowledge are...
Sep 19, 2024 | Community, Practical Solutions, RETIREMENT LIVING
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Spring 2024 (stock photo only) As Australia’s population continues to age, providing high-quality care and maintaining the dignity of older adults in residential aged care homes becomes an increasingly important...
