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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Taking the first step into aged care

Taking the first step into aged care can be a daunting experience. In this episode of Grey Matters, Tracey Silvester chats to Ben Davis about how to get started. When it comes to having the aged care conversation with mum and dad, how should you approach the subject and what are the dos and don’ts... Read More

Suddenly, I find myself becoming a reluctant ageist!

As I’ve grown older, I’ve become increasingly involved in issues of concern to older people, and am an active spokesperson against demonstrations of ageism in the media as well as in our wider society. So why, now, in the space of two weeks, have I turned, unwillingly, into something of an ageist myself? It’s as... 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
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