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Choice and Choking: The ‘Dignity of Risk’ in Aged Care

If you were told you had to give up most foods that you enjoyed eating, because there was a risk of choking, would you? Or would you want to keep eating solid foods, with the simple pleasures of eating food, even if the risk may actually potentially cause death? That’s a choice that some people... Read More

Inflammation and Ageing: Is There are Connection?

What is inflammation? If you asked the most people, they’d probably describe what happens when a person suffers a wound or burn, or even a reaction to an infection. Something like a localised physical condition, where parts of the body become red, swollen, hot and often painful – this is what is described as “acute... Read More

The Haven Provides a Haven to Locals Impacted by Bushfires

Catholic Healthcare’s The Haven Residential Aged Care Home in Wagga Wagga opened its doors recently to the residents of Blakeney Lodge, Tumut and residents of Tumut, Batlow and Tumbarumba impacted by the bushfires. Since last Thursday, The Haven has welcomed 27 residents from Blakeney Lodge in Tumut as well as patients from Tumut Hospital and... Read More
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