Spotlight on the aged care workforce

National Advance Care Planning Week launched this week and is the perfect opportunity for you to take control of your future health care wishes. Hear from Medical Director, Dr Karen Detering on why she got involved with advance care planning and its importance. #acpweek18 Advance Care Planning Australia   There are many myths about what advanced care... Read More

Every day I am asked about the alternatives to replace missing teeth and whilst dentures are a relatively cost effective and easy option, they can present their own issues such as speech difficulties, gum or mouth irritation, inability to eat certain foods and poor stability/retention. I hope that this article can shed some light on... Read More

Ngaire Hobbins, ‘What is the role of nutrition in dementia?’ Good nutrition is essential to the aged care experience, but a person living with dementia may struggle to communicate their needs. As care providers, it is vital to recognise their needs are being unmet, and facilitate options that ensure mealtimes are an enjoyable experience again.... Read More