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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Let There Be Heroes – and Let a Representative Proportion of Them Be Old

It’s no secret that I’m a dyed-in-the-wool movie junky. So much so that I sit through the whole of the Oscar ceremony each year, however high or low its standard goes. This year, I’m happy to report, it was quite successfully reaching for the stars. And for me, the best part of how it did... Read More

Your Thoughts Wanted – Elder Abuse Committee

Important matters are being discussed by parliamentary committees here in Western Australia over the next twelve months or so, and I seek your advice, attitudes, and thoughts on these matters. The matter pertains to elder abuse and is a Legislative Council Select Committee (Upper House, WA State Parliament) Inquiry into Elder Abuse. With the release of... Read More

Elder abuse and aged care

Abuse and neglect in aged care and the relationship to quality – Ian Yates, AM CEO COTA Australia Interviews Dr Julie MacKenzie, Senior Legal Officer, Australian Law Reform Commission about her enquiry into elder abuse in Australian Aged Care. #agedcarequality18 Read More
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