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Carinity Colthup Manor #agedcare in #Ipswich was recently transformed into a wondrous winter wonderland! In keeping with the #winter theme, residents donned their pyjamas, dressing gowns and beanies for the event. @HelloCareAU @agedcareonline @talkingagedcare @NationalSeniors
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When spending more time with elderly loved ones over the festive season, you may notice they are not managing as well as you thought. There are signs that a loved one may need more support, and when to step in. ow.ly/C7tS50MgZ1n @talkingagedcare @agedcareonline @HelloCareAU
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We're delighted to announce that #agedcare providers will now be represented by a new, single industry association to be called Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA), operational from 1 July 2022. See our media release: lasa.asn.au/news/accpa-mr #strongertogether
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Here's a fabulous initiative that aims to break down #ageist attitudes. The Ageing Well Photography Competition is running from 1 Nov 2021 to 31 Jan 2022 and is open to anyone in #SouthAustralia. Please share this throughout your networks! agedcareguide.com.au/talking… @EveryAGECounts
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A new bill aims to cap admin fees on HCPs. @CEO_LASA Sean Rooney says: "We sympathise with consumers... However, solutions need to be carefully targeted and avoid perverse outcomes such as discouraging investment in quality monitoring and care management." agedcareguide.com.au/talking…
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Congratulations to ACSA members Feros Care, IntegratedLiving and Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution (RFBI) announced as Outstanding Organisation (Aged Care) finalists in this year's @HESTASuper Excellence Awards!
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Tanunda Lutheran Home recognising their employees the right way on Aged Care Employee Day. Huge shout out to all the staff working to make the lives of older Australians better, #RealHeroes #thanksForCaring #ACED2021 @LASANational
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Today is national #ThankYouForWorkingInAgedCare Day! We want to say a BIG thank you to all those working and volunteering in #agedcare. You do an amazing job for our community, enabling older Queenslanders to live their best life!
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73% of Australians aged over 70 have a mild to severe hearing loss. Share the #HearingAwarenessWeek campaign and help older people, their carers and families to recognise the symptoms of hearing loss and dispel the stigma associated with it. bit.ly/1p3IlF9 #agedcare
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So proud to release Australia’s first Aged Care Diversity Action Plan to ensure equality and respect for LGBTI people in accessing Aged Care services. And thanks to the amazing team at the Tuohy Nursing Home, who have already secured the Rainbow Tick of Approval.
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National Seniors Australia has told the Australian Government that lifting age pensioners out of poverty and securing their future must be a focus of the April federal budget. Read our full budget submission here. #Budget2019 #auspol bit.ly/2SQGWIL
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Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe will shortly appear at the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. You can view a live webcast of the hearing here: webstreaming.lawinorder.com.… #AgedCareRC #auspol #agedcare #royalcommission #dementia
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LASA says @abcnews reporting on air conditioning and #agedcare quality standards simply not accurate. Read LASA's response and true position on these issues in full. lasa.asn.au/news/correctin… @anneconnollyabc #agedcare #strongvoicehelpinghand
lasa.asn.au/news/correcting-… – at Melbourne, Victoria
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After Ken first saw Val, it took him a while to build up the courage to ask her on a date. When he did, he took her to Luna Park and since then, they haven't looked back. Now married for more than 70 years, today they celebrated #ValentinesDay with a special lunch at Easton Park.
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Annie Butler from @anmf_federal tells the #agedcarerc "nurses and carers love their work but many are leaving because they feel concerned that they can't give the proper care that elderly need." #auspol #SAParli @SkyNewsAust
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Day Two of the #AgedCareRC is underway in #Adelaide. It's heard from Justine Boland from @ABSStats who says Australia's elderly population will double by 2066 and dementia will soon become the leading cause of death for Australians. It already is for women. @SkyNewsAust
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Day 2 of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will be underway shortly. You can view live webcasts of hearings here throughout the day: webstreaming.lawinorder.com.… #AgedCareRC #auspol #agedcare #royalcommission
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"Improving respect for older Australians will be a critical part of any future aged care system" - CE of COTA Australia, Ian Yates. #agedcarereform #agedcareRC #changingattitudes #agediscrimination
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Congratulations to our 2019 Australians of the Year - Craig Challen and Dr Richard Harris, Senior Australian of the Year -Dr Sue Packer
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Australians are being asked to take a free online 'Life Check' at 45+ and 65+on a new website launched today - designed to help your health, wealth, work and social wellbeing! #LifeChecks to score you a century
@LASANational @COTAAustralia @ACSANational health.gov.au/internet/minis…
