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Nurses and Work-Life Balance: Missed Family Events and Extra Shifts

You will find that most nurses are diligent and hardworking – dedicated to helping people less fortunate. But in their dedication, they can take on so much work that it impacts their lives outside of being a nurse. Nurse wages are incredibly low considering the work they do, and because of it, they take on... Read More

Falling Through The Cracks: Why More Falls Research In Residential Aged Care Is Required

Falls are a serious issue for the elderly. Without the flexibility, muscle and bone strength of the young, many falls lead to injury, loss of independence or in some severe cases, can even trigger a downwards spiral leading to death. It is estimated that one in three people over the age of 65 in Australia... Read More

New regulation of chemical and physical restraints in aged care announced, but are they enough?

The government will require that aged care residents are assessed by an appropriate person before physical or chemical restraints can be used, under new regulations that will be brought in from 1 July 2019, the government has announced. But a dementia care expert has told HelloCare the new regulations still appear to be too “soft”.... Read More
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