Today’s aged care news from Australian Ageing Agenda
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Robot Abi gets an upgrade and $23m to grow
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An upgraded version of the companion robot has been deployed to a mecwacare home where she will support the workforce, and the company responsible for her development has raised millions to expand into the US.
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Dementia now leading cause of death
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Dementia Action Week starts next Monday, and with dementia now the leading cause of death in Australia, Professor Tanya Buchanan is urging the government to commit to funding a national dementia awareness conversation.
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Funding not meeting palliative care demand
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Palliative Care Australia's national workforce survey shows increasing demand for palliative care, but funding constraints and workforce shortages are placing strain on workers.
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Respect challenges ageism
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Respect and local creative volunteers are reminding aged care residents that beauty is not defined by age.
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