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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Reforming aged care dining: how one centre is overhauling its menu

A Queensland facility is overhauling aged care dining after a dietitian flagged salt-heavy, protein-poor menus falling short of national guidelines. Random food tastings, a new snack station and carer training are already shifting culture – though staff momentum, accessibility and expert oversight still need work. Read More

How Can We Prevent Financial Abuse Of the Elderly?

Throughout Australia older people are losing their savings, property and homes through financial abuse, usually at the hands of persons close to them such as an adult child or grandchild. A sense of entitlement, ‘Inheritance impatience’ or opportunism can encourage people to ‘help themselves’ to an older person’s assets. Elder abuse is not a new... Read More

IT, Robots, Virtual Reality and AI: The Future of Dementia Care?

In November I’m delighted to have been asked to present at, the ITAC2017 conference in Queensland. The conference team asked me to present my thoughts about the use of technology in aged and dementia care, from the point of view of a person diagnosed with younger onset dementia. My speech is simply titled, Technology in... Read More
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