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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Does My Disease Define My Right To Access The Services I Need?

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are now the second leading cause of death for Australian’s, behind, coronary heart disease. There are 110,000 dementia related deaths reported annually, and the incidence of the disease continues to grow with current figures estimated at over 300,000 people, and by 2020 and 2050 it is anticipated there will be 400,000... Read More

Assessing Pain For People With Dementia – What Can Carers And Nurses Do To Help?

Residents of aged care facilities represent some of the frailest, physically weak and therefore the most vulnerable people in society. Many residents have conditions, and often comorbidities, that leave them in a great amount of pain. Dementia is particularly common in aged care residents, affecting approximately 30% of residents in low care and 60% of... Read More

Dying With Dignity’s Response: “Catholic Health Australia Cannot Have it Both Ways”

These views are a reflection of the contributor and we believe it is important to give everyone a platform to share their opinion.  This letter is a response to Catholic Health Australia’s Open Letter Some might be impressed by the intransigence reflected in Catholic Health Australia’s response to law reform to allow voluntary assisted dying.  Nevertheless... Read More
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