aged care
Coverage of aged care in the Nexus archive.
- Australian aged care firm accused in class action of charging residents for high teas and classes they couldn’t use
Residents at an Australian aged care provider have filed a class action lawsuit alleging illegal charges for services like high teas and exercise classes that immobile or cognitively impaired residents could not use. The lawsuit claims Arcare, a major aged care firm, embedded daily 'additional services fees' within a 'signature package' at over 50 facilities between July 2020 and July 2026.
- An industry targeting Australia’s ageing population is growing, but can AI deliver more humanity in aged care?
An industry targeting Australia’s ageing population through AI and technology is growing, with companion robots and virtual experiences aiming to reduce loneliness. An expert, Prof Wendy Moyle, emphasizes that technology should never replace the human element in aged care.
- Australia news live: NDIS savings to fund better aged care including showers, minister says; fourth man charged over alleged Baghsarian kidnapping murder
Australia's NDIS savings will be redirected to improve aged care services, including better shower facilities, according to a government minister. A fourth man has been charged in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian.