Nutrition week

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... Read More

Aged care staff are taking on multiple roles at work, and they say the variety is making their jobs more enjoyable. Jimmy My told HelloCare he was working as a personal carer when he was offered additional work as a cleaner. “I thought, why not?” he said. “I really like (working in aged care). I... Read More

Troubled aged care operator, Bupa, has had the accreditation of its Eden home revoked, after the quality watchdog identified failings at the home that put residents at “serious risk”. Bupa Eden’s accreditation will expire on 16 August 2019, but a Bupa spokesperson has told HelloCare the operator plans to continue caring for residents and is taking... Read More