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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Pain is Often Unrecognised and Untreated in Aged Care

Residents in aged care often live with various medical conditions. While many have dementia, others have heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis and other medical conditions that need treatment and management. Regardless, aged care residents are often frail, vulnerable and struggling with pain. However, pain is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated in the elderly and this problem is... Read More

Grey Armband Day to Unite Local Communities in Fight Against Elder Abuse

Thousands of sporting teams, players, club supporters and community organisation members will take to the fields, courts, sidelines and stadiums of Australia next year as part of a new national grass roots community initiative aiming to help prevent the abuse, neglect and exploitation of older Australians. In June 2018, the inaugural national Grey Armband Day... Read More

Back Pain In The Elderly – Are We Supporting Them Enough?

We spend more than a third of our lives asleep, but when it comes to the elderly in residential care that time can be significantly higher. Pain, illness and poor mobility can sometimes mean that much of their day is spent in bed, so comfort is absolutely crucial. Like me, you probably know that there’s... Read More
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