May 25, 2019

The Importance of Influenza Vaccination – Aged Care

The Importance of Vaccination

When it comes to older Australians, contracting the flu can have deadly consequences, and being vaccinated before the winter months can make all the difference to the wellbeing of an elderly loved one. Hear from expert in the field Professor Robert Booy.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.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

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Constant vocalisation and unmet needs: an expert’s opinion

Last month, we published a sensitive question that one of our readers had put to us. HelloCare reader Bruce was concerned that at his wife’s nursing home, the constant vocalisation of one resident was disturbing and upsetting other residents. Bruce posed a challenging question that “will no doubt get me some abuse”, he wrote. His... Read More

‘Brain Drain’ – Aged Care Nurses Leaving for Greener Pastures

Why are we some of our most talented and passionate nurses leaving the aged care sector? The aged care industry, like other areas of the healthcare system reliant on health professionals, are facing major challenges in sustaining a healthy workforce to meet the rapidly rising demand in Australia’s ageing population. This is amongst a backdrop... Read More

Confounding fees hide the great aged care swindle

As a nation, we’re watching on as a royal commission investigates the quality and safety of our aged care system amid allegations of widespread corruption and abuse. In the shadows of the investigation’s more arresting revelations, a lesser-known story, though equally important, has begun to unfold. Under the radar, elderly and disabled Australians are being... Read More
Advertisement