Montessori helping residents relearn habits
The Montessori method is being used in residential aged care to assist people with dementia to re-learn useful habits and remain independent.
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App to support LGBTI clinical needs
An online training module and app are being created to help aged care providers and staff better meet the needs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community.
Read more >CALD dementia care app launched
An app has been launched to help aged and community care workers deliver culturally appropriate care to people with dementia from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Read more >Medical outreach program to reduce hospitalisations
An on-call medical outreach trial will see expert hospital staff provide treatment of acute conditions, such as pneumonia and cellulitis, to residents within their aged care facility.
Read more >My Aged Care enhancements revealed
A number of changes have been made to the My Aged Care gateway including the ability for providers to supply additional information after an initial referral.
Read more >‘Mystery shoppers’ reveal customer service gaps
A customer service study found that up to 80% of aged and community care providers were unable to answer questions from potential care recipients about their services.
Read more >Night time guide for dementia care
A dementia care guide has been created to help aged and community care staff understand the stresses and care needs experienced by people with dementia at night time.
Read more >Locking in residents may not improve safety
A review has found that the practice of locking in aged care residents to prevent ‘unexplained absences’ may not actually make them safer.
Read more >My Aged Care website given promotion boost
The Federal Government has launched an awareness campaign to promote the My Aged Care website and national support line.
Read more >Aged care ‘Technology Roadmap’ revealed
The Aged Care Industry Technology Council (ACIITC) has released their Technology Roadmap for Aged Care in Australia report, which highlights the need for technological interventions to meet the growing demand for aged care services.
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