Aged care workers tell us what they really think about how they are paid – ‘ridiculous’, ‘disgusting’ and ‘appalling’ were words members of HelloCare’s Aged Care Worker Support Group used to describe the sector’s pay.
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The Australian population is getting older, living longer – and for some, getting lonelier. It’s predicted that households of one will rise from 2.1 million in 2011 to a staggering 3.4 million in 2036. Care services are seeing an increased demand for aged care that works with older people, supporting them to keep independent and...
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As people age, their skin becomes more fragile and vulnerable to damage, so people living in residential aged care are particularly at risk of suffering skin tears. A Western Australian wounds survey found that 16 per cent of aged care residents experienced skin tears, and that skin tears were the most common type of...
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