Apr 16, 2019

Signs Of The Flu – Professor Michael Woodward AM

Signs of Influenza

With winter fast approaching, the risk of being struck down with the flu is steadily increasing. Many Australians can find it difficult to differentiate flu from the common cold, and this mistake can be deadly when dealing with elderly people. Hear from expert in the field Professor Michael Woodward AM.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Aged Care Apology

We look forward to an apology from those most vocal in effectively denigrating ALL aged care providers based on what happened at Oakden. – Grandstanding Politicians of all persuasions – Self-serving media outlets and ignorant commentators – Journalist – South Australian Ministers for Health (past and present) The Aged Care Industry, providers across Australia, look forward to a public apology for... Read More

Incontinence: to provide care, you need to know how and why it happens

Incontinence is, in fact, one of the main reasons people decide to make the transition into residential care, according to research. It is often not until care workers begin working in the field that they can truly appreciate what’s involved with continence care and management.  Effective continence care and management requires staff to understand how the urinary and gastrointestinal systems work and the different types of incontinence and their triggers.  Read More

Emotional Intelligence: What’s the Impact on Care?

Most people are aware of IQ – it’s often the measure used to see how “smart” a person is. But in a society that places emphasis on being “smart” – is IQ what you need to be the best at your job? Especially if you’re in the career of caring? Though there is absolutely an... Read More
Advertisement
Exit mobile version