Put it to the politicians

Aged care providers are being urged to get involved in the campaign to highlight the funding crisis in aged care by lobbying their local MPs and senators.

A home like no other

Thousands of young Australians with complex care needs are living in aged care facilities. Darragh O'Keeffe reports on new moves to find appropriate alternatives.

Boom amidst the bust?

Could the aged care industry, with its ongoing recruitment difficulties, actually benefit from the current financial downturn? Megan Stoyles reports.

Making cents of the industry's coppers

Dr Anna Howe examines the current captial funding framework, the challenges it poses, and offers some possible solutions.

When the price is right

More and more providers may be looking to technology to increase efficiencies, but many still haven't worked out the true costs involved. Beverley Head reports.

Anger over axing of technology program

The government's reasoning for axing the Assistive Technology in Community Care program, that the industry is now aware of the availability and benefits of such technology, highlights a level of ignorance and insolence towards the sector and consumers.

Who cares?

Australia faces a shortage of nearly 60,000 paid workers and 94,000 unpaid carers to care for people with dementia, according to a new report.

New focus on gay seniors in aged care

A new research project is examining the attitudes of providers and health professional to end-of-life care for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) seniors in residential aged care.

The sound of feelings

Accessible care for people with dementia and their carers is crucial. However, spousal caregivers experience significant burden as they care for their spouse over long periods of time, with ever increasing physical, emotional and social strain.

Food for the soul

It was good to read an article ('In our thoughts and our prayers?' INsite, April / May 09) that touches on issues of spirituality for our elders.