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An increasingly elderly Australia
There is a well-known saying that it takes a whole village to raise a child, but perhaps it is even more true to say that it takes a whole village to care for our older people.
Topic one:
Caring for the Elderly
Challenge one
Age related health problems
How can we better address age-related health problems such as Dementia and Arthritis?
CASE STUDY: Japan's aged care robots
Challenge two
Affordable aged care services
How can we make quality aged care services more affordable, accessible and flexible?
CASE STUDY: The Danish model for aged care
Challenge three
Attracting and retaining aged care workers
How can we attract and retain qualified and committed aged care workers?
CASE STUDY: Japan's customer care approach to dementia
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Geras Family Care Service
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