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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The “Little Things” That Make Aged Care Food Better

In May and June this year, our team embarked on a Lantern Aged Care Food Safari at 8 identified innovative aged care organisations (Feroscare Residential, NoosaCare, HammondCare, Salvation Army, Feroscare Community, RSL Care, Arcare, Crowley) in Australia with the purpose to immerse within their food culture and walk in the shoes of the staff. Food... Read More

Aged Care Apology

We look forward to an apology from those most vocal in effectively denigrating ALL aged care providers based on what happened at Oakden. – Grandstanding Politicians of all persuasions – Self-serving media outlets and ignorant commentators – Journalist – South Australian Ministers for Health (past and present) The Aged Care Industry, providers across Australia, look forward to a public apology for... Read More

What advice would you give to a young aged care worker?

Entering an aged care facility on student placement can be daunting.  The sights, sounds, and smells of a real-life facility will add a new dimension to the role that you can’t prepare for via textbooks – the people are real, and so is the responsibility. Things that may appear minor or insignificant to the average... Read More
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