Residential home opening later this year being dubbed the most technologically advanced in the world Thanks to the spike in fertility rates in the post-war years, the number of old people in Australia is about to explode. The baby-boomers are racing towards ‘old age’. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics projections, the over 65 age group will grow at a rate twice as fast as the total population over the next two decades. Coping with this demographic ‘shockwave’ (as a

The Department of Health is seeking applications from eligible organisations to deliver the National Aged Care Advocacy Program from 1 July this year. It is funding up to $25.7 million from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2020 for the program, which could either be delivered by a single national provider or one provider in each state and territory. The National Aged Care Advocacy Program provides free, independent, confidential advocacy support to older people (including their familie

Far from being a dirty word – too sales focused and money-fuelled – marketing, says Sara Berry, is how not-for-profits will survive in the new competitive, consumer-focused landscape. ‘Not for Profits will need to adapt to the changing funding environment and the new world of consumer-directed care in order to flourish and survive’ – Senator Mitch Fifield, the federal assistant minister for social services, 2014. ​Read more at https://www.marketingmag.com.au/hubs-c/nfp-not-fo

Samsung’s regional forum for Southeast Asia and Oceania is a preview of what is coming in 2017. Amazing new QLED TVs, Dolby Atmos sound bars and systems, robotic vacuum cleaners, dual washing machines, home appliances, and more will come to Australia in the ensuing months. Jeon Yong Sung, president, and chief executive of Samsung Electronics in the region, welcomed more than 130 media and several hundred retail and distribution partners to the event. On display were some item

Recent Salvation Army Aged Care Plus figures show significant improvements in quality of life for residents living with dementia under a new care model. The Salvation Army Aged Care Plus’ revolutionary dementia care model, now known as Making Moments Matter (formerly Dementia Care Matters), is proving effective with interim results showing significant improvements in the quality of life for residents living with dementia. The model is currently being implemented at Mountain V

A new range of Sequential mixers from Enware Australia is helping healthcare and aged care facilities reduce energy costs as well as the risk of legionella. Developed for the health and aged care market, Enware LEVA Sequential mixers are designed for ensuite showering and handwashing applications. Complementing the Leva range, these mixers deliver several benefits compared with traditional single lever mixer type tapware in terms of ease of use and maintenance, potential ener

Most people wouldn't be too worried about having a retirement village next door, after all nursing homes tend to attract a type of neighbour unlikely to be the instigator of raging parties or burnouts. But a unique proposal in the municipality of Glen Eira has many residents up in arms for a very particular reason. Finn Clarke, 8, at the protest against a high-rise retirement village proposed for Caulfield South. Photo: Meredith O'Shea The new retirement facility would be 19

THE rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is sure to make a difference in the lives of thousands of residents on the Fraser Coast. But 83-year-old River Heads resident Sheila King is not going to be one of them. Despite being confined to a wheelchair for 4-5 years, and still suffering the effects of post-polio syndrome, Ms King is not eligible for coverage under the scheme - which does not accommodate those over 65. She has claimed the scheme is "discrimination

he community has rallied behind an elderly Wagga woman who was robbed three times in one month. Sharon Crofts, 84, had her Turvey Park home broken into twice in a single week while she slept. During the third invasion late last week, a juvenile criminal climbed through her bedroom window about midnight and made eye contact with her before fleeing. Read more at http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/4476714/selfless-act-helps-elderly-victim/?cs=2452 #AgedCareCommunityCareHo

Aged care workers will soon be able to play a video game on their computer, tablet or smart phone to improve knowledge and skills in safety and minimise risk in the workplace. The app, Safe Environments, is a competency-based serious game that has been designed to meet the national safety standards and training needs of aged and community care workers. It features over 150 randomly generated hazards in 11 different categories and a variety of scenarios to improve the user’s k