The Federal Government has just accepted ATAGI’s recommendation that the time frame for booster doses be brought forward from six months to five months. Based on the new advice, the health department is now working with vaccine providers and RACFs to bring forward where possible those booster clinics currently scheduled for early 2022.
Leading senior living provider Aveo has formed a strategic partnership with Opal HealthCare 'to build out its commitment to providing a holistic continuum of care for their customers based on their needs'.
For older Australian living within residential aged care facilities and their loved ones, the COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented barrier to the natural process of death and grieving. BIANCA ROBERTS reports
A new strategic alliance between a leading global health care services provider and an aged care software developer is looking to capitalise on the growing appetite of Australian seniors to go digital post global pandemic.
Emergency Management Australia, in partnership with the Department of Health and Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, is hosting an important briefing on the seasonal outlook, risks, and preparedness relevant to residential aged care facilities and flexible aged care services.
Bus trips are an essential component of social engagement for residents of HammondCare Waratah. They have a special Christmas wish to help them improve this service even more.
Free from the sun, vitamin D delivers a natural source for one of the hormones essential to our bodies, especially the bones. But when you’re down on this essential nutrient, it’s not only your bones that could suffer, but also your cardio health, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
The contents of a new qualitative report from the Older Person’s Advocacy Network paint a picture of a system that has a long way to go in realising the recommendations of the royal commission. BIANCA ROBERTS reports
Aged care workers have made an unprecedented commitment to pursue protected strike action if their claims for a decent wage, more care time and more respect are not met by employers.
Evacuating residents of a Melbourne aged care home hit by COVID-19 to private hospitals was never seriously considered despite hundreds of beds being available, an inquest has heard.
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