New standard warns against over-medicating the elderly Chemical restraint should only be used as a last resort when treating vulnerable patients, according to a new national standard.
Resourcing, not medication restrictions, needed in aged care The Government’s recent funding injection has to be specifically targeted to address the problems GPs, staff and patients face within residential aged care facilities, Dr Michael Clements writes.
GPs to receive DoH letter aimed at cutting use of psychotropic medications The Department of Health wants to reduce psychotropics in aged care – but GPs already know the drugs are not a first line treatment for dementia, according to the RACGP President.
‘Tale of neglect’: Aged care royal commission delivers damning report Australia is failing its elderly, with the interim report into aged care branding the sector a ‘sad and shocking system that diminishes Australia as a nation’.
Restraints in aged care a last resort: RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon advised a Parliamentary Committee to not use ‘prescriptive’ legislation to limit restraints in RACFs.
Antipsychotics overused in residential aged care: Study Research reveals concerning rates of antipsychotics use in aged care, showing many doctors and facilities are not following best-practice guidelines.
Harrowing stories emerge about treatment of people with dementia Stories heard in the aged care royal commission have prompted expert calls for greater attention to the needs of people with dementia.