Apr 29, 2018

Shingles – What does it have to do with Chickenpox?

Frequently asked questions about Shingles:

HelloCare is joined by expert Professor Tony Cunningham

Professor Tony Cunningham is an infectious diseases physician and a researcher in viruses and vaccines as the Executive Director, The Westmead Institute for Medical Research and the Institute’s Centre for Virus Research; Professor of Research Medicine, Sydney Medical School; Sub-Dean (Research), Westmead Clinical School – HIV and Mucosal Immunity Group.

 

If you would like more information then visit the Shingles website.

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How Can Aged Care Safeguard Residents from Elder Abuse?

There have been numerous cases of elder abuse reported in the media of late. And there are even more cases that are going unheard or even unspoken. “Majority of elder abuse occurs not in aged care – I would argue as COTA – the majority of elder abuse happens in people’s homes in the community,... Read More

Will Increasing the Food Budget Ensure Better Meals for Aged Care Residents?

The recent media outcry over Australian aged care residents being fed on $6.08 per resident per day has raised the issue of quality of meals in residential aged care.  This is following publication of a paper by well respected Dietitian and Founder of The Lantern Project, Dr Cherie Hugo, who is passionate about increasing the quality of food... Read More

Residents interviewing aged care staff – are we there yet?

https://youtu.be/mY0WDnj2__Q Lauren Todorovic, CEO, HelloCare – interviews Mark Sewell CEO Warrigal Care about the inspiring approach to supporting seniors in aged care. Mark shares how residents living in the aged care facility are involved with the process to recruit staff. What do you think? And is this something your home would consider? The interview was... Read More
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