Disclaimer

Important disclaimer

Because the information contained on this website and associated pages is general and has been prepared without consideration of any specific viewers legal, financial, immigration, tax, health & medical, financial situation or needs, we strongly recommend that an independent adviser/s should be consulted before any investment, financial, immigration, medical or other decision is made.

While this document is based on information from sources which are considered reliable, HelloCare Pty Ltd ABN 219 619 600 029 (“we”, “us” and “ours”), its officers, employees, third parties, affiliates, associates, independent bloggers and consultants do not represent, warrant or guarantee, expressly or impliedly, that the information contained in this article or blog is complete or accurate.

We do not accept any responsibility to inform you of any matter that subsequently comes to its notice, which may affect any of the information contained in this document.

To the extent permitted by law, we exclude any liability, including any liability for negligence, for any loss, including indirect or consequential damages arising from or in relation to the use of any of the information on this website or associated pages.

Please read our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions for more information.

Advertisement
Advertisement

New regulation of chemical and physical restraints in aged care announced, but are they enough?

The government will require that aged care residents are assessed by an appropriate person before physical or chemical restraints can be used, under new regulations that will be brought in from 1 July 2019, the government has announced. But a dementia care expert has told HelloCare the new regulations still appear to be too “soft”.... Read More

“Tip of the Iceberg”: Dozens of Queensland Aged Care Homes Fail Accreditation

Pioneer Lodge has officially failed its audit as published in a report by the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency yesterday. Of the 44 quality standards that must be met, the aged care facility failed 13 of them, including clinical care, medication, pain management and nutrition. This all occurred during an unannounced spot check last month. The Blue Care... Read More

When the end of life is near, comfort, not aggressive treatment, is best

We can understand the desire to keep our loved ones alive and with us for as long as possible, but when the end of life is near, life-saving hospital treatments can cause more pain and suffering than necessary. Are we better off focusing on providing love and comfort when the end of life is near?... Read More
Advertisement
Exit mobile version