Do regular aged care staff treat agency staff and casuals poorly? We explore the challenges agency staff face, from being ignored to bearing the brunt of frustration.
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It is extremely worrying when someone with dementia develops pneumonia. Pneumonia is more common among elderly people and affects those with weakened immune systems, such as those who are living with dementia. A study of people living with dementia showed that as many as 40 per cent developed pneumonia over the 18-month study period. The...
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The first person to use Victoria’s euthanasia laws has been given permission to have a medically assisted death. The permit was granted some weeks ago, according to reports in the media. However, it remains unclear if the person has taken the step of gaining access to the medication that could end their life. Details remain...
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