elderly care
Global long-term care market to grow by $394.8b by 2028
Its expansion is driven by an ageing population and the rising rates of chronic diseases.
4 days ago
Global long-term care market to grow by $394.8b by 2028
Its expansion is driven by an ageing population and the rising rates of chronic diseases.
4 days ago
Australian gov’t introduces new staffing quality indicators for aged care
These will focus on enrolled nursing, allied health, and lifestyle assistants.
Singapore to invest $107m for Active Ageing Centre infrastructure upgrades
The funding will support over 100 existing AACs.
South Korea and Sweden discuss health and welfare cooperation
Both recognised the need to address the rapidly ageing population.
Australia unveils $3.8b investment for aged care reforms
This includes a $2.9b allocation for a new “Support at Home” programme.
SingHealth and St Luke’s ElderCare ink MoU to boost community health
Key collaboration areas include care coordination and transitions, capability building, and programming.
Australia pays $861k for dementia care guidelines update
The guidelines will integrate current scientific evidence and best practices.
Australia invests $2.5m for enhanced infection prevention in aged care
Four research projects will each receive funding to provide insights into effective IPC programmes.
Australia introduces new healthcare service for streamlined elderly care
The facility includes an inpatient unit with 15 beds.
Australia adopts integrated tool for enhanced aged care assessment
The IAT was tested and refined by 22 organisations during a live trial in 2023.
Hong Kong to be short of 60,000 aged care homes by 2032: report
Hong Kong needs to ramp up quality specialized homes for the elderly as its population is aging and getting wealthier fast.
Rising elderly population boosts Japan's TAVR market
In Japan, TAVR is indicated for patients with severe aortic valve stenosis.