Residents interviewing aged care staff – are we there yet?

“The goal of person centred care is to move the person, even momentarily, from loss to fulfilment, loneliness to connectedness, sadness to cheerfulness, confusion to orientation, worry/anxiety to contentment, frustration to peacefulness, fear to security, paranoia to trust, anger to calm and embarrassment to confidence.” People living with dementia deteriorate more rapidly in negative environments,... Read More

I am happy to report that, with my strong networks throughout Melbourne’s aged care facilities, I have been able to place many clients into suitable care. They are often thrilled that I am able to negotiate a place for them much faster than they or their families have been able to do on their own.... Read More

You know that it’s that time of year again when the stocktake sale advertisements are dominating the television and radio airwaves, organisations are scrambling to get their financial affairs in order and fund managers are driving up share market prices in order to improve their 12 month returns. But the end of financial year, or... Read More