Elder abuse and aged care

When a loved one is faced with ageing, it is common for them to resist or deny the signs of reduced functionality and therefore loss of their independence. Many customers of aged care services receive requests for service provision after a significant event such as a fall, trauma or loss of function. Clients therefore further... Read More

By Rodney Lewis, Senior Solicitor, Elderlaw Legal Services There is a good deal of confusion about the rules surrounding and the law applying to restraint. In particular the article by Caroline Egan of 22 May shows that there is confusion right throughout the aged care system. One of the reasons why confusion exists is almost certainly... Read More

I recently chaired an afternoon session for a “Law in Aged Care” seminar in Perth.  It was a very useful day’s focus on the myriad of interaction that aged care providers have with the law daily.  There can be matters associated with town planning, local government, occupational health and safety, fair work, accreditation and liability... Read More