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.
A new development of luxurious homes is generating excitement and interest at Wood Glen Retirement Village. Eleven architecturally designed, three-bedroom independent living villas are under construction at the Erina community, with the first stage set to be completed in May. The village is currently home to 83 – primarily two-bedroom and some three-bedroom – independent...
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Last week, the world was saddened by the passing of Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs. Sachs died on 23rd of November from vascular dementia, after being diagnosed four years ago. Sachs was a comic actor most famous for his role as Manuel, the often confused Spanish waiter with his trademark “que?”, in the 70’s television...
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Queensland aged care providers are cutting frontline aged care staff from private facilities throughout the state at a time when they are needed most. Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) Secretary Beth Mohle said in a disturbing development, private aged care providers were slashing frontline staff and greatly reducing hours of care for elderly residents. Ms...
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A reminder about the importance of nutrients in healing wound