elderly care

Australian gov’t introduces new staffing quality indicators for aged care

These will focus on enrolled nursing, allied health, and lifestyle assistants.

Australian gov’t introduces new staffing quality indicators for aged care

These will focus on enrolled nursing, allied health, and lifestyle assistants.

South Korea and Sweden discuss health and welfare cooperation

Both recognised the need to address the rapidly ageing population.

Australia unveils $3.8b investment for aged care reforms

This includes a $2.9b allocation for a new “Support at Home” programme.

SingHealth and St Luke’s ElderCare ink MoU to boost community health

Key collaboration areas include care coordination and transitions, capability building, and programming.

Australia pays $861k for dementia care guidelines update

The guidelines will integrate current scientific evidence and best practices.

Australia invests $2.5m for enhanced infection prevention in aged care

Four research projects will each receive funding to provide insights into effective IPC programmes.

Australia adopts integrated tool for enhanced aged care assessment

The IAT was tested and refined by 22 organisations during a live trial in 2023.

Hong Kong to be short of 60,000 aged care homes by 2032: report

Hong Kong needs to ramp up quality specialized homes for the elderly as its population is aging and getting wealthier fast.

Rising elderly population boosts Japan's TAVR market 

In Japan, TAVR is indicated for patients with severe aortic valve stenosis.