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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Preventing suicide in nursing homes is possible: three ways to make a start

Briony Murphy, Monash University and Joseph Ibrahim, Monash University Suicide among nursing home residents is a major concern. Between 2000 and 2013, around 140 Australian nursing home residents took their own lives. This issue has been hidden for too long, and met with minimal efforts targeted at prevention. We consulted with experts and stakeholders in... Read More

Aromatherapy in Aged Care

Aromatherapy may not be something you expect to see in an aged care facility, but it has been proven to have a number of positive effects on aged care residents if used appropriately. In aged care, it’s not uncommon for older people to experience symptoms such as loss of appetite, anxiety or trouble sleeping at... Read More

What I’d Like To See When I Move Into Aged Care

I recently returned from a holiday on Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays (lucky me).  It was a pleasant, relaxing time spent with loved ones. As an inner city dweller I enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the bush and the daily visits from the local cockatoos, lorikeets and a wallaby family. Hamilton Island is a resort. The... Read More
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