Industry insights
Homeless older women are the silent epidemic on our streets
We are all familiar with the notion that Australia’s baby boomer generation are smugly enjoying prosperous retirements with savings and extensive property portfolios under their belts. But while this might hold true for men, it is not necessarily the case for their...
We must put consumers front and centre of service delivery
As the national reforms to aged and disability care continue to roll out, healthcare providers, government agencies and policy makers are in an ideal position to embrace a more flexible approach to service delivery in the community. But are we ready to make the leap?...
Assistive technology: the potential to change the way we do business
The introduction of enforced isolation in the battle against COVID19 has been a challenging time, especially for those reliant on home visits from family or care workers. Now – more than ever – we need to embrace the capacity of assistive technology (AT) to better...
Mental health in aged care needs to be a priority, not just a statistic
One of the key findings of this year’s Royal Commission into Aged Care Interim Report was the recognition that many residential aged care providers are not doing enough to support residents suffering from anxiety and depression. Research conducted by Everybody’s...