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Follow the links below to find information on residential care facilities for older people, including hostels and retirement villages.
For information on Nursing Homes, follow the link to the specific HealthInsite topic page below.
For information on the accreditation and licensing of residential and other aged care facilities, go to the Aged Care Licensing and Accreditation [HealthInsite Topic Page].
Updated March 2009
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Links to information on nursing homes, including assessments and investigations.
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In residential aged care
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CareSearch
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Residential aged care facilities are a frequent site of care for people who are dying. There are some particular considerations for GPs in providing good quality palliative care for their patients in these facilities.
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May 2009
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Caring for oral health in Australian residential care
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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As the Australian population ages and more older Australians retain their natural teeth, more people living in residential aged care are developing complex oral disease and dental problems. This report shows that carers play a crucial role in helping maintain the oral health of older adults in residential aged care.
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May 2009
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Payment Essentials newsletters
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Payment E$$ential$ is a monthly newsletter designed to keep financial officers within Residential Aged Care Services (RACS) informed of changes to all payment related forms and processes for residential aged care.
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Apr 2009
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Rehabilitation for older people in long-term care
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Rehabilitation treatments may be effective in improving the physical condition of older people in long-term care. In 1997 the number of over-65 year olds constituted 6.6% of the world's population, and this is predicted to increase to 10% by 2025. It i...
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Jan 2009
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Media release. $3 million funding support for homeless older Australians
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot today (January 8) announced a $3 million grant to a Melbourne-based organisation providing affordable housing and support services to frail, elderly homeless people.
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Jan 2009
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