May 11, 2019

24 Hour Nurse – A Mother’s Day Story

24 Hour Nurse: A Mother’s Day Story

It’s a beautiful thing that International Nurses Day coincides with Mother’s Day this year, Nicky Hondros, a palliative care nurse shares her and her mums heart felt story and provides a little glimpse into what it’s like caring for someone living with dementia.

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Mim’s and Chloe – Pet Friendly Aged Care

Here’s a great story about nursing home resident Mim and her experience of living in a pet friendly aged care facility. Mim, a 90-year-old woman with dementia who lives at Tanderra Aged Care Facility with her 12-year-old poodle, Chloe. Chloe’s become part of the family there, and I think it’s made a huge difference to... Read More

Dementia residents suffer under poor staffing numbers

Low ratios of nursing staff in residential aged care facilities is taking a toll on the care provided to residents living with dementia, according to a report released by the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) today. The report ‘Who Cares? Dementia Care in NSW Residential Aged Care Facilities’ highlights the importance of safe staffing and skills... Read More

Not enough aged care workers – and public aged care homes in this state are struggling

Unfortunately, due to staff shortages, residents at 14 of 16 public aged care homes in this state are receiving less than the minimum requirement of 3.65 hours of care per day. Read More
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