Aged Care

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Aged Care, Aged Care
Top 4 Reasons why Home Care is Beneficial for the Elderly
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 23, 2023

Finding the right aged care options is critical in deciding how you may want end-of-life care and experience to go for your elderly. For some

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aged care worker
Aged Care, Aged Care
Aged care workers get pay rise, but funding remains a concern
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 23, 2023

The aged care workforce has long been calling for better wages and the Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase pay for more aged care workers

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falls
Aged Care, Aged Care, Research
Groundbreaking falls prevention research approved for aged care facilities
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

VMCH partners with innovative falls detection technology provider HomeGuardian and leading researchers from Deakin University in a three-year study. Funding for the falls prevention research

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National Dementia
Aged Care, Aged Care
National Dementia Plan falls short in protecting human rights of patients
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

The National Dementia Action Plan has been criticised for failing to address the human rights of people living with dementia. The new 10-year National Dementia

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pets
Aged Care, Aged Care
Why pets should be considered an essential part of aged care facilities
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

The UNISA researchers call for financial support for pets in aged care, citing the mental health and well-being benefits of human-animal relations for residents. Furry,

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hydrated
Aged Care
Elderly Hydration 101: How to keep your elderly hydrated and healthy
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

Our bodies become more prone to dehydration due to physiology and a decreased sense of thirst as we age, making adequate hydration a crucial aspect

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happy
Aged Care, Aged Care
Improving the lives of seniors, combat loneliness in the twilight years
Bob Holland Feb 21, 2023

Bob seeks to improve the quality of life for older people in aged care by addressing the crucial element of “feelings” through initiatives such as

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elderly-friendly
Aged Care, Aged Care
Elderly-friendly home: 5 ways to create a safe, accessible and comfortable living space
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

Making your home elderly-friendly ensures that older individuals can live comfortably and safely in their own homes for as long as possible, especially for those

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visa
Aged Care, Aged Care
CHA calls for industry-wide visa sponsorships to fill 60K aged care jobs
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

Catholic Health Australia is calling on the government to introduce industry-wide visa sponsorships to tackle a major workforce shortage in aged care. Catholic Health Australia

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elder abuse
Aged Care, Aged Care
New study reveals alarming trends in elder abuse in QLD
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 14, 2023

The Elder Abuse Prevention Unit (EAPU) has released its latest report on the state of elder abuse in Queensland for the year 2021-2022. The findings

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consumers
Aged Care, Aged Care
Home care consumers urged to work closely with providers for better outcomes
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 14, 2023

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner Janet Anderson is encouraging aged care consumers via a home care package to work closely with their providers to

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retirement home
Aged Care, Aged Care
How to make the transition from Home Care to Retirement Home smooth and stress-free
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 7, 2023

Moving from home care to a retirement home can present challenges to the elderly and their families, but proper research and support can make the

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2024 All rights reserved. © Healthcare channel powered by Akolade.