This Wound Awareness week, hear from Jan Rice, Director Wound Care Services, who shares her knowledge on the importance of nutrition and using the correct dressings when helping heal wounds.
Every day, all around Australia, thousands of aged care staff to do their very best to look after and support the residents they care for. Many of these staff regularly go above and beyond what is required of them. Whether it be forming close personal bonds with a resident and their family, paying for...
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Maurie Voisey-Barlin specialises in engaging aged care residents that have been deemed ‘unreachable’ by staff and family. See how techniques like ‘smartassery’ and ‘mutual mischief’ are helping residents re-engage by tapping into their ‘cheeky’ side.
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A Brisbane aged care worker is bringing a smile to the face of the seniors she cares for and supports – in ways beyond her job description. Francesca Ruxton had not picked up her saxophone for 25 years but resumed playing the instrument to entertain and bring joy to residents of the Carinity Brookfield Green...
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A reminder about the importance of nutrients in healing wound