The retirement living industry has officially launched a new industry code of conduct and is urging all retirement village operators to sign up over the next 12 months to demonstrate their commitment to high standards and resident satisfaction. Who is behind the code of conduct? The Retirement Living Code of Conduct is the initiative of two peak industry bodies representing retirement living operators across Australia - the Retirement Living Council (which is part of the Property Council of Australia) and...

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Jakob Neeland Dec 18, 2018

Could A Belt With Airbags Protect The Elderly When The Fall?

Falls prevention is a cause of concern for both aged care providers and the elderly alike. As a person ages, many things begin to deteriorate physically, resulting in a heightened risk of fall and a likelihood of injuries that can be severe. Diseases, muscle weakness, hazards, and sensory problems, are all factors that can increase an elderly person’s risk of falling, and these issues have sparked a variety of methods and risk reduction strategies that usually tie in together with...

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Lauren Todorovic Nov 24, 2018

All Things Technology In Aged Care, From Food Quality, IOT and Social Connectedness

Modern technology can be daunting for some elderly people. Are we potentially leaving those older people behind that can't access the interweb? Hear from Peter Williams, CEO, Centre of the Edge, Deloitte #ITAC2018 Forgetting appointments and contacts is often an early symptom for people with dementia. What research is being done to help people remember their daily activities? Hear from Professor Anthony Maeder, Flinders Digital Health, Flinders University #ITAC2018 Food quality is often one of the most talked about topics...

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Alan Bateman Nov 2, 2018

Avoiding the Financial Pitfalls with Financial Management Systems

The aged care sector faces a litany of challenges that the majority of other industries will not have to encounter. While people management is never easy, managing people who are at their most vulnerable requires a different level of attention all together. Financial management may not rank too highly on the priority list at aged care facilities, but undoubtedly it is an essential element of any professional and legitimate establishment. Residents housed within facilities often require a level of care...

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Jakob Neeland Oct 26, 2018

Does the Change of Season Affect Dementia?

Mother nature has always had a way of influencing the emotions and overall mood of people, regardless of age. From the cautious yet hopeful look in the eyes of a couple as they peer out the window onto their outdoor wedding venue, through to the disgruntled moaning of the child being brought back inside the house from the park. When the grey clouds begin to form, teardrops can sometimes fall just as heavily as the raindrops do. Infact, weather impacts...

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Jakob Neeland Oct 18, 2018

Memory Town: The Remarkable Benefits of ‘Time Travel’ Therapy

The World Health Organisation estimates that there are roughly 50 million people in the world currently living with dementia, and that Alzheimer's Disease accounts for 60-70% of these cases in total. Alzheimer’s disease primarily affects the elderly, damaging the brain and resulting in diminished cognitive abilities which usually can have a devastating effect on a person's memory. Your life is your story, but for those of us born in bygone eras, the chances of having all of the significant moments...

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