From June 2020, all aged care assessment and delivery services now have access to free sign language and interpreting services to support older Australians who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing to access or engage with Australian Government funded aged care services.
The Older Persons Action Group has recommended delivering a mental health awareness event to increase community awareness of, and engagement in, mental health and wellbeing and promote help seeking behaviour.
A new study launched by the Menzies Health Institute Queensland Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative aims to increase the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of care of older adults in ageing services through technology.
This national survey study hopes to gain a better understanding of the experiences of people living with dementia and their families and friends in the face of a crisis which may influence future policy direction and planning of services to improve care.
Violist Nicholas Tomkin and violinist Nichola were able to perform from the courtyard and share their love of music with those listening from their balconies.