Changing demographics and social norms in Australia have given rise to a new phenomenon: the ‘sandwich generation’ – those caught between caring for their own children as well as their ageing parents. Parents are choosing to start their families later. The fertility rate for women aged 35-39 has more than doubled over the last 30...
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I gathered these thoughts together the day the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was announced – Sunday 16 September 2018 if my memory serves me well. This information gathering was in response to the first question of the Prime Minister when making the announcement. The question was around the alleged $1.2 billion...
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When aged care staff chose to live on site, not only did they drastically reduce their commute times and lower the risk of bringing COVID-19 into the home, they also forged stronger bonds with their new neighbours – the residents.
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