There are more than half a million people aged 85 years or older in Australia, and this number is growing every year.
Consequently, there are significant issues surrounding care for people living with dementia; this includes how care is delivered and workforce capability.
On top of this, fit-for-purpose aged care facilities require ongoing and complex research attention and new solutions.
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety deemed it a necessity for improved aged care services in Australia – so finding solutions to improve how we do things is a must.
Improvements, such as enabling earlier detection of pre-frailty and other debilitating health factors, to help older people stay longer in their own homes and enjoy life to its fullest have far-reaching effects for all