Fun Day at the Footy for Freedom Residents

Experiencing a loss of appetite can be extremely common for elderly people which is why maximising eating opportunities with good quality food is so important. Quality Co-ordinator Denise Burbidge and Clinical Services Manager, Leigh Mclean, explain why good food equals good nutrition, and how good nutrition decreases the likelihood of falls, fractures and hospitalisation for... Read More

“We continue to see reviews conducted by academics and consultants with no hands-on experience of delivering aged care services, and the policies they put into place only work on paper because they lack real-life application,” says aged care expert Dr Rodney Jilek. Read More

One thing that has become very clear throughout 2019 is the fact that aged care staff doesn’t receive anywhere near the amount of credit they deserve.  It takes a special person to dedicate their lives to the wellbeing of others and choosing the right gift to show your appreciation to the nurses, carers, chefs, cleaners,... Read More