The Royal Commission into aged care has put the spotlight on many harrowing examples of older Australian’s subject to malnutrition. At the hearing located in Caines,
Heartbreaking. Family, friends, or caregivers of people with dementia will know just how degenerative the disease is. Dementia is an overall term for diseases and
Living longer, but not necessarily healthier or happier: a birthday can be a daunting thought for anyone past the big 2-1. Whilst we’re very lucky
Home care, residential care, private nurse? What are the practical options for Australians who need help with everyday living as they age? With some “admirable exceptions”,
There is no case for fixed staffing ratios in Australian residential aged care, a leading industry consultant has told the royal commission. Aged care advisory
Two days before Christmas, the Federal Government announced the specialised teams who assess senior Australians for home care will be streamlined and privatised. These changes are proposed
In part one of its special investigation Who Cares, Four Corners hears from current and former staff who are speaking out about what they’ve seen
Retirement. It’s everyone’s dream of not having to work and being able to relax and enjoy life. However, this can have its own problems such
A revolutionary new facility is giving sufferers a new lease on life by making them feel at home.
The feasibility and benefits of a 24-week targeted progressive supervised resistance and weight-bearing exercise programme (Group Aged Care Exercise + GAIT (GrACE and GAIT)) in
Exercise is vital, and age should not be a limitation or barrier, especially in the case of older adults living in residential aged care facilities.
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