The article reports on an agreement which the New South Wales Nurses' Association reached with the Aged Care Association of Australia after three months of negotiation. The agreement will lead to a pay increase for nurses working in for-profit nursing homes and an i...
and would translate to an extra 1% pay increase above the minimum annual wage increases or wage rises negotiated through enterprise bargaining agreements.That means a personal care worker paid the award rate and employed by a provider who meets the requirements, would see a pay rise of up to ...
The aged care services are co-funded by both the Australian Government and the service users. The government regulates the maximum costs clients are required to pay and subsidises a range of services. The amount of government subsidy is determined by the types of services (e.g. home vs resid...
The gradual increase of all old-age homes has given rise to debates about their appropriate roles in Indian society and about their quality. Government grants to NGOs for homes and day-care centers (often considered more appropriate support for elders) are limited. With the National Policy on ...
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A wide swathe of the economy will benefit from the aging of society and the growth in the silver economy. Clearly, the market forhealthcare serviceswill expand as average ages rise, while in thereal estate sector,demand for assisted living facilities and for properties designed to meet the cha...
Lawmakers across the country have expressed concerns as their constituents' health care burdens continue to rise while cash-strapped retirees try to figure out how to cover their medical bills. "The biggest fear is not the overall financial situation, it's health costs. Medicare is great, but ...
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One year before, at age 18, Leszyeski had aged out of foster care(寄养), having been in the system since she was four when her single mother was no longer able to care for her. Leszyeski was now enrolled in college hoping to become a doctor. And the only furniture she had in her...
Demand for Elderly Care Services in China Rising RapidlyThe number of elderly people aged above 60 increased. Demand for elderly care services in China will continue to rise due to the increasing aging population. The number of elderly peop..