Navigating the Retirement Living Spotlight

How the Retirement Living Code of Conduct and Having Robust Policies and Practices Can Elevate Your Village Operations The recent ABC 7.30 Report featuring Adele Ferguson has put the retirement living sector under the spotlight once again, highlighting several families’ distressing experiences with complicated contracts and unexpected financial outcomes. The segment raised concerns around transparency, […]

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Nourishing Lives: The Vital Role of Dining Champions in Aged Care

In aged care, the significance of nutrition and dining experiences cannot be overstated. As people age, their nutritional needs change, requiring a more tailored approach to ensure they receive not only the sustenance they need but also the joy and comfort that comes with a well prepared meal. At Anchor Excellence, we highlight the vital […]

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Prioritising Falls Prevention in Residential Aged Care

Strategies, Impacts, and Importance for Enhanced Well-being In the context of Residential Aged Care services, falls prevention and management have become a prominent area of focus due to the rise in complaints received by the commission. From 2022 to 2023, a total of 567 complaints were lodged specifically regarding falls, highlighting a sustained level of […]

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The Crucial Role of Policy, Process, and Competency Frameworks

The aged care environment is dynamic. With this dynamism comes an increasingly  strong and rapid emphasis on quality, safety, and compliance. As aged care providers prepare to meet the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (SACQS), the importance of robust policy, process, and competency frameworks cannot be emphasised enough. These foundational documents are crucial in ensuring […]

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