When an 89-year-old nursing home resident named ‘Joan’ had the opportunity to tell staff members what she wanted for Christmas, it became very clear that Santa had his work cut out for him. While other residents in Glastonbury Court may have requested a trip to the beach or a fancy afternoon tea, Joan was adamant...
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Most people would be surprised to discover that doctors are traditionally not counted as part of the aged care sector workforce. The AMA has long argued that this is a massive oversight, particularly in residential aged care. It would be like not counting doctors as part of the hospital workforce. Older people tend to have...
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Catholic Healthcare’s The Haven Residential Aged Care Home in Wagga Wagga opened its doors recently to the residents of Blakeney Lodge, Tumut and residents of Tumut, Batlow and Tumbarumba impacted by the bushfires. Since last Thursday, The Haven has welcomed 27 residents from Blakeney Lodge in Tumut as well as patients from Tumut Hospital and...
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