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The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) has called for systemic reform of home care for older Australians, to ensure the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the system.
This World Mental Health Day on Sunday, 10 October, seniors at Mercy Place Mandurah are being encouraged to reflect on what brings them most joy and happiness, so that staff can ensure their passions are incorporated into their day-to-day lives at the not-for-profit home.
On September 9, TLC Aged Care introduced a rapid antigen testing program at their 11 residential aged care homes across Melbourne and Geelong. TLC is Australia’s first aged care provider to mandate rapid antigen tests for every visitor, staff member and contractor that enters their homes. The rapid antigen test that TLC utilises is 95% effective and has been approved by the TGA in Australia and the FDA in the United States.
Last month, Langwarrin Community Aged Care celebrated the 144th admission into the brand-new aged care home, with the new resident taking the last available room.