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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Fact or fiction, It Doesn’t Matter: The Secret Diary is a devastating dissection of the care-for-the-elderly business

With my interest in ageing issues, I couldn’t resist a book with the title The Secret Diary Of Hendrik Groen, 83¼ Years Old. And, having now read it, I’m so glad I didn’t (resist it, that is). I have to admit that it did take me a little way in to be totally captivated by... 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

What’s The Big Deal With Soft Eggs In Aged Care?

A lot, it seems! When The Lantern Project decided to explore soft eggs in aged care, who would have thought about the complexities, variance and struggles residential facilities face? We found that one risk averse person can affect the outcome for residents.  And there are many points between the hen and resident where risk aversiveness... Read More
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