What should every carer do before leaving an aged care resident’s room? These 5 small steps go a long way towards comfort, safety and showing you truly care.
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Most people in aged care are admitted by loved ones, family and friends, who want the best care for them. But what about older Australians who don’t have families to help them transition into aged care? Or those who find themselves homeless with nowhere to go? Michael Deschepper from Wintringham Specialist Aged Care spoke at...
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An 88-year-old man has been charged in Melbourne Magistrate’s court with murdering his elderly wife. The man rested his head in his hands in court, and when asked if he understood what was happening, replied, “No, I’m so sorry but I don’t,” according to a report in the Herald Sun. The man’s lawyer asked the...
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