Mar 31, 2019

The Ageing Nursing Workforce: A Global Challenge

With the rapidly ageing nursing workforce globally, how will we continue to recruit the number of nurses we need to address the shortfall in the sector? Hear from Dan Levitt MSc. CHE, Executive Director, Tabor Home Society (Canada). Australian Healthcare Week #AHW19

HelloCare interviewed an inspiring female leader Kylie Ward, CEO, Australian College of Nursing on the future of #nursing, training and also the shear volume of the unregulated workforce and it’s impact on the sector.

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Constant vocalisation and unmet needs: an expert’s opinion

Last month, we published a sensitive question that one of our readers had put to us. HelloCare reader Bruce was concerned that at his wife’s nursing home, the constant vocalisation of one resident was disturbing and upsetting other residents. Bruce posed a challenging question that “will no doubt get me some abuse”, he wrote. His... Read More

Doctor’s Advice to Elderly: Don’t push yourself this Summer

Older generations need to know the dangers of heatstroke, as various parts of Australia are predicted to have rising day and night temperatures this summer. Dr Ryan Harvey from House Call Doctor says, “those over 65 years in age are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses”. Heatstroke occurs from the progression of heat stress, when the... Read More

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
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