What do older people want in quality aged care services? Lauren Todorovic, CEO HelloCare Interviews Judy Gregurke, National Manager Aged Care Reform, COTA Australia about the Quality Indicators in Aged Care. #agedcarequality18
Last night’s episode of Q&A, aired on the eve of the royal commission handing down its report on aged care to the government, was dedicated to the topic of how we care for older Australians.
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Briony Murphy, Monash University and Joseph Ibrahim, Monash University Suicide among nursing home residents is a major concern. Between 2000 and 2013, around 140 Australian nursing home residents took their own lives. This issue has been hidden for too long, and met with minimal efforts targeted at prevention. We consulted with experts and stakeholders in...
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Politicians need to stop talking and act on aged care neglect in Australia. Every day, elderly Australians experience unnecessary pain, suffering and premature death in aged care facilities nation-wide. A complete lack of Federal laws means aged care providers can staff facilities however they choose. As a result, the majority of Australia’s 2400-plus privately run...
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