Desperate bid to fix ‘silver tsunami’ of empty homes
Australia’s ‘silver tsunami’ is raising unprecedented challenges as baby boomers refuse to leave empty homes they can’t look after, prompting a push that could save taxpayers $100m a year.
Aged Care
$340m aged-care development at Sydney RSL club overhauled
A new plan to transform a northwest Sydney RSL club into a massive housing development has been revealed, as developers behind the project walk back $100m in aged-care facilities.
Food horrors revealed in aged care report
A new report into aged care has revealed a slew of complaints ranging from pain medication issues to inedible food. See the full details.
Young teacher’s legacy continues to educate
A Melbourne schoolteacher who died of a rare cancer has left a legacy that will help students with cancer continue their education.
‘Crisis to crisis’: How St Basil’s Covid response unfolded
Staff at St Basil’s aged care home, where 50 elderly residents died of Covid, have admitted they went “from crisis to crisis” at the height of the outbreak.
$1.4b aged care budget shortfall revealed
Despite record funding, tens of thousands of elderly Australians are still at risk of not receiving the care they desperately need.
Aged care homes must have ‘rating system’
Aged care homes should be ranked by a ratings system to help families choose the best option, says Labor leader Anthony Albanese.
‘Join the queue’: Vaccine snag leaves aged care staff exposed
Despite promises to deliver vaccines in the workplace to tens of thousands of critical aged care staff, they’ve now been told to join the queue.
Aged care provider brings ‘happydemic’ to residents
Elderly residents at these three facilities on the Northern Rivers are finding joy and boosting their wellbeing with this quirky program.
Change at the top as revamped aged care home prepares for vaccine
‘You don’t solve a problem by sitting on the fence complaining’: New leader wants money invested back into residents as aged care faces challenges.
Stripping tradie could plunge Gold Coast into lockdown
The Gold Coast is holding its breath after a local COVID-positive tradie – who moonlighted as a stripper at a superspreader hen’s party – visited 11 potential exposure sites across the city including surf titles and an aged care home.
Aged care staff demand pay rise of $4 an hour
Aged care workers want a pay rise in the wake of a damning Royal Commission report into abuse and neglect.
Profiting from the aged a national disgrace
Out of sight, out of mind, too many of our elderly Australians are left to the mercies of money-hungry aged care operators, writes Natasha Bita.
Nursing home staffing ‘a danger to residents’
Unsafe staff shortages in nursing homes have been exposed in a shocking new survey of aged care workers.
100 assaults a week: Aged care abuse kept secret
Nursing home abuse will be kept secret for 30 days under new laws, as a Royal Commission is set to expose shocking findings.
Aged care shame: Left to sit in their own faeces
Elderly Australians are starving, dying in pain and suffering assaults in nursing homes, a harrowing report has revealed. WARNING: Distressing content
Fighting food waste on the Coffs Coast
A Coffs Coast senior living community is using creative ways to help combat the climate crisis.
Coffs joins capital cities as anti-vax protest venue
Anti-vaxx demonstration comes as region prepares for rollout of vaccine to frontline healthcare workers.
Clarence Valley’s most influential people in 2020: #4
They were on the frontline this year and ranked #4 in The Daily Examiner’s Power 30 countdown of the Most Influential People in the Clarence Valley in 2020.
‘Dudded’ retirement village residents gain refuge
New laws safeguard people entering aged care against “unscrupulous” operators
Should workers in aged care be paid more?
Landmark case seeks 25% bump while industry continues to grow on the North Coast
AGED CARE BOOM: Multimillion-dollar works unveiled
Coffs’ growing reputation as a retirement capital continues to be strengthened.
Daughter found deaf and blind dad on faeces-stained sheets
A Queensland aged care home has apologised to the daughter of a 91-year-old deaf and blind man after two ‘incidents’ in the space of two months.
No uniforms, no visit hours: Facility will ‘bee’ different
TWO professionals are preparing to open their first aged care facility with a “non-clinical approach”.
Public poos prompt public plea from Woopi aged care CEO
‘It’s just sad people think defecating outside an aged care centre is appropriate’
Patient spirals into depression over home care delays
Kaye Warrener said her husband’s spirits were buoyed when they were told they would soon finally receive the home care they needed. Now, a year later, they’re still waiting.
Royal Commission Welcomed
Aged care sector hopeful that positive change will come from the inquiry that started this week
Track all dodgy aged care staff, victim’s family urges
A national register of dodgy carers should be established to prevent “unsuitable workers” moving between elder care facilities, Oakden crusader Barb Spriggs has told the Royal Commission into Aged Care.
Hospital shake-up after palliative care death
A woman who claims a hospital robbed her father of the right to die at home is urging others to come forward to make a submission to the Royal Commission.
Claims of drug abuse in region’s aged care homes
THE woman who has championed the push for a royal commission into aged care has spoken out about some of the biggest issues facing the sector in the region.
INSIDE LOOK: Sneak peek at new $30m aged-care facility
THE 134-bed project, billed as one of the biggest in the city, will address a desperate need for beds with technology at the forefront of the sprawling facility
‘Respect, affection’: Daughter’s tribute to aged care staff
I consider myself to be a hard worker, compassionate and caring, yet my admiration sits very solidly with these staff members.
Changes take medication from carer’s hands
A new care model at Sundale will remove responsibility from carers for distributing medication and place it solely on enrolled and registered nurses.
HELP US: Our aged care housing crisis
Aged care provider wants government to help local residents get into accomodation
Affordable housing a hotbed issue for Clarence
Rising rental costs due to infrastructure developments attracting people to the region has squeezed low income earners out of their homes.
Helping seniors smile
Macadamia Castle launches new animal experiences specially designed for aged care facilities
Aged care RC shake-up chance to revitalise industry says CEO
The CEO of a leading aged care provider says the Royal Commission into the sector needs to look deeper than poor quality care to the real issues.
The ‘serious challenge’ facing older people in Kyogle LGA
THE lack of aged care support services has pushed one community organisation into action.
Silent issue is a tragic reality
Last week’s tragedy has ignited questions about how something often associated with youth could emerge among the older community
Tweed seniors lost and lonely
New survey reveals older residents missing out on vital services
How will the Valley keep up with an ageing population?
Population growth may lead to lack of aged care facilities in the Clarence Valley
Investigation after woman, 87, injured at nursing home
THE circumstances surrounding an elderly woman’s facial injuries sustained during her time at a Coffs Harbour nursing home is under investigation.
Pensioners are going without access to aged care services
A Cabarita women has to wait minimum 12 months before she can access in-home care assistance
Aged care advocates rejoice as PM announces royal commission
AGED care advocates have praised Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s call for a royal commission into aged care.
Calls for Royal Commission sitting on Mid North Coast
As an aged care capital the Mid North Coast deserves a special sitting.
Rotten apples in aged care but MP praises Page facilities
PAGE MP Kevin Hogan claims government has been looking into the aged care sector since last year, after Prime Minister Morrison announced a royal commission
Goosebumps at news of royal commission
It was an emotional moment when Charli Darragh heard the news this week of a royal commission into Australia’s aged care system.
Key recommendation aged care commission won’t consider
ACCREDITATION schemes for retirement villages should become be mandatory but royal commission will turn a blind eye.
Fear and doubt not a help as Royal Commission announced
CEO of leading aged care provider in Clarence Valley hopes Royal Commission will focus on systemic issues in the industry
Working with the elderly is always a privilege and blessing
Why an aged care worker loves coming to work every morning
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