Apr 17, 2018

Helping Australian’s make their voices heard

National Advance Care Planning Week launched this week and is the perfect opportunity for you to take control of your future health care wishes. Hear from Medical Director, Dr Karen Detering on why she got involved with advance care planning and its importance. #acpweek18 Advance Care Planning Australia

 

There are many myths about what advanced care planning is and people often think having a Will is sufficient to get their life in order. But in reality it’s only a small part of it. Find out what your should know. #acpweek18 Advance Care Planning Australia

 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

Three pads a day: should there be a limit on continence aids?

We have heard stories of rationing of continence pads to three per day, with extra pads being kept in locked away in cupboards, and requests for more denied. Aged care staff revealed their experiences with the rationing. Aged care worker Wayne Beasley said, “People would get an allocation of three. There was a pad room, and... Read More

Dying With Dignity’s Response: “Catholic Health Australia Cannot Have it Both Ways”

These views are a reflection of the contributor and we believe it is important to give everyone a platform to share their opinion.  This letter is a response to Catholic Health Australia’s Open Letter Some might be impressed by the intransigence reflected in Catholic Health Australia’s response to law reform to allow voluntary assisted dying.  Nevertheless... Read More

Did Aged Care Lose Its Way? And Is There a Chance We Are On The Right Path?

Both are valid questions and only one, really, that can be answered by those who were a part of the aged care industry before it was an industry. I don’t believe that care has ever left the industry and will preface this article with the belief that aged care nurses are amongst some of the... Read More
Advertisement