Spotlight on the aged care workforce

The aged care industry is facing increasing levels of competition, becoming far more consumer-orientated and undergoing reform (Consumer Directed Care, introduction of the Increasing Choice in Home Care measure, etc.). As in any other industry, there is an increased need (and expectation) that providers understand their target audience and engage in social media as a... Read More

Elder abuse is a form of family violence. It can occur in various ways – including physical, emotional, sexual and financial – and instances of elder abuse often do not happen in isolation. Seniors exposed to financial abuse may also be the victim of emotional abuse. Most often, elder abuse is carried out by someone... Read More

One of the reasons why I keep coming back to Japan to learn about their eldercare models is that each time I visit, I learn about new innovations and ideas, and new interpretations of old concepts.  The country is moving forward all the time.  On the first day of Ageing Asia’s Conference On-the-Go in Tokyo,... Read More