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

We all forget our keys in different places. We sometimes cannot find our phones and perhaps even forgot an old acquaintances name. We all have mood swings and lose interest in different things at various stages of our life. However, when does the forgetfulness begin to be actual memory loss? When do the mood swings... Read More

It is fascinating to look at the statistical information gathered about aged care services in Australia. 249,000 (equates to almost a quarter of a million!) people were using these services on 30 June 2016. As I regularly visit aged care facilities on inspections for my clients to find the most suitable facility for their particular needs, many... Read More

Brains are incredibly adaptive organs. Our brain cells (neurons) and the connections between them are constantly changing, which enables us to learn and remember, acquire new skills, and recover from brain injury. It’s a property referred to as ‘neuroplasticity’ – the ability of the brain and nervous system ability to remodel in response to new information, whether that be due... Read More