Aug 20, 2020

Get it on and keep it on: tips for helping others wear their mask

Much like when listening to the safety directions on an airplane (if you can remember what it was like to fly!), it’s important to remember to make sure your mask is secure before helping those around you. 

But what happens when those who you are trying to help secure their mask are refusing or fidgety? Whether it’s your child, a resident or someone who needs a little help getting it on right, we’ve got some helpful tips for assisting people with wearing their face masks. 

mask tips-02

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

The Aged Care Act’s ‘Improved rights’ are a myth to deflect from crushing fees

Two weeks after the new Aged Care Act took effect, seniors are asking: what rights have actually improved? The answer is almost none, while new co-payments and soaring fees are forcing families into financial hardship. Read More

“Is this what state-sanctioned elder abuse looks like?” Aged care CEO’s verdict on Support at Home

"Is this what state-sanctioned elder abuse looks like?" Council on the Ageing NSW's CEO lost both her parents navigating a broken aged care system. Now she's asking the question no one in power wants to answer. Read More

“Sorry, I can’t give you any ice cream”: Inside aged care’s biggest HELF problem

Aged care workers say financial disparity is only one part of the Higher Everyday Living Fee debate. They describe the emotional toll on residents who miss out, the hurt felt by the “have nots” group, and the distress of staff forced to enforce a divide between people they care for. Read More
Advertisement