Aug 11, 2017

What is it Like to Live with Hearing Loss?

What is it like to live with hearing loss? Many older people go years before they do anything about their hearing. Today we talk with audiologist Marguerite and her client Rosalie.

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Australia’s Aged Care Workforce: Are We Ready To Meet The Demand Ahead?

Aged care is a booming industry. And there is one main reason why this is the case – people are living longer. The UN predicts that by 2030, one in six people will be over the age of 60. With so many more potential clients and residents for aged care, what does this mean for... Read More

Assessing Pain For People With Dementia – What Can Carers And Nurses Do To Help?

Residents of aged care facilities represent some of the frailest, physically weak and therefore the most vulnerable people in society. Many residents have conditions, and often comorbidities, that leave them in a great amount of pain. Dementia is particularly common in aged care residents, affecting approximately 30% of residents in low care and 60% of... Read More

The War on Food in Aged Care

Moving to aged care is a huge step for any older person, it the next phase of their lives. The intention is that this new aged care facility is their “home” – and most probably the last home they’ll live in. This is why it is important for them to be comfortable and at home... Read More
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