Quality indicators – where next: what, why & who?

Tales from the front line of seeking respite care for family carers and health professionals alike – a carer’s perspective As the festive season is in full swing and we start to wind down from the year that was, to refresh and recharge for 2016, take a thought for family carers that often do not... Read More

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) can be challenging to identify and is often misdiagnosed as a psychiatric problem or as Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, just like many neurodegenerative disorders, conclusive diagnosis can only truly be made during an autopsy. While the majority of people living with dementia are over the age of 65, frontotemporal dementia tends to... Read More

There have been a number of strategies employed to attract and retain younger workers to the aged care sector with varying degrees of success. “Everybody complains about the weather, but no one does anything about it!” Mark Twain repeated this witticism and is often (incorrectly) attributed its original authorship. I was reflecting on it recently... Read More