In the lead-up to Aged Care Employee Day on August 7, we celebrate Nurse Florence "SeeSee" Rigney, who has finally retired after working for more than 70 years. She shares her advice on how she kept up with the many changes she has seen during her career.
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Urinary tract infections can be uncomfortable for some, regardless of age and health. UTIs are actually rather common for many elderly people, even those living in an aged care facility. In fact, research by the RACGP found that 4 percent of the aged care facility population have recurrent urinary tract infections. A UTI happens when...
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As summer arrives, it’s safe to say that we’re in for a hot one, and one of the biggest risks during Australian summers for older people is falling to heat and sun exposure.
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