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.

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What it’s Really Like Cooking for the Elderly: Letter from an Aged Care Chef

I’m great and proud of it. Seemed OK to say something outright like this when I was 4, but somehow over the years I learned the need for ‘modesty’. Especially if my life is in aged care. How should I feel about myself with the headlines screaming at me right now? Surely, it should be... Read More

How Can Technology Help the Elderly Stay Mentally and Physically Active?

It’s easy to assume that the elderly and technology just don’t go together. However, that certainly isn’t the case anymore. An increasing number of elderly people are turning to technology to help them stay active, both in mind and body. Take a look below at 6 activities that the elderly are increasingly enjoying thanks to... Read More

Spot Checks On Aged Care Facility Accounts

Late 2017 saw the Turnbull government announce that there would be relentless spot checks on aged care facilities. This came in the light of numerous instances of aged care facilities failing to meet basic standards. Aged Care Minister, Mr Ken Wyatt spoke into the situation saying that he believed the current system had let people... Read More
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