Almost 245,000 older people died in Australia between July 2012 and June 2014.
The majority of these, 80%, (an average of 265 per day), had used an aged care program before their death.
The leading causes of these deaths were coronary heart disease … Read the rest
The Senate has censured embattled Aged Care Minister Richard Colbeck over bungles in management of COVID outbreaks in nursing homes in Victoria.
At least 460 people have died of coronavirus in Australian aged care homes, with Senator Colbeck facing calls by the opposition to resign.
The motion, by Penny Wong, … Read the rest
Who is really responsible for the COVID-19 issues in Aged Care Services in Australia?
State and territory governments are responsible for on-the-ground responses to COVID-19 outbreaks in the aged care sector.
The Federal Government is responsible for funding and regulating the aged care sector.
A … Read the rest
