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The potential of robotic pets in dementia care is evident, but ethical frameworks must also be developed to keep pace
The swift adoption of these technologies has surpassed the establishment of clear guidelines, resulting in varied practices among facilities and individual staff members. Researchers Dr. Wei Qi Koh and Divya Anantharaman are set to create a guide on ethical simulative...
Senate hearing reveals an increase in Integrated Assessment Tool review requests
The department has completed 181 out of 834 requests for reviewing aged care assessments, as stated in a Support at Home inquiry, where Senator David Pocock raised questions regarding the function of assessor delegates. The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing...
Understand Restrictive Practice in Home Care
The Victorian Parliament has approved the Aged Care Restrictive Practices (Substitute Decisionmaker) Act 2024 (Vic) (Act), which modifies the restrictive practices framework for providers in Victoria. The new regulations will come into force in July 2025. This Act...
Support at Home’s End-of-Life Pathway: Delivering Assistance at Home in Times of Need
Home. The term itself evokes a haven of familiar solace, a storehouse of treasured memories, a location where the sounds of laughter and the essence of love dwell. As the final chapter of life’s remarkable narrative begins to unfold, the desire to remain within these...
More than 121,000 older Australians are waiting for assessment
A Senate Inquiry led by the Greens is examining the consequences of postponing the initiation of the new Support at Home program, alongside the government's inability to distribute an additional 20,000 packages in the meantime. This inquiry has revealed that the...
StewartBrown publishes the SaH pricing survey
The survey is designed to provide insights into market pricing expectations in light of the postponed implementation of the Support at Home model. In preparation for the 1st of November, the aged care financial benchmarking service StewartBrown has released the...
Centrelink’s ‘Special Rule’ Notification: Downsizing Might Lead to Pension Loss for Older Australians
Older Australians appreciate the concept of a simpler lifestyle in a more compact residence – less maintenance, no large garden, and potentially some additional savings. However, there is a new caution for seniors contemplating downsizing: a "special" Centrelink...
Home Medicines Review
What is a Home Medicines Review? A Home Medicines Review (HMR) refers to the process in which a qualified pharmacist evaluates the medications you are using at home. Managing multiple medications can be complex. A Home Medicines Review ensures that your medications...