Government restricts visits to aged care homes in wake of coronavirus outbreak
After last week’s advice to take precautions if you are visiting family and friends living in residential…More
Author: Jill Donaldson
Jill Donaldson
A practising aged care physiotherapist for the past 13 years, Jill has worked in more than 50 metropolitan and regional aged care homes. She has also toured care facilities across the US and Africa. She is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff that serve them.
US and UK aged care homes banning visits because of coronavirus – should you still visit your loved ones here?
With the coronavirus spread worsening around the world this week – and older people being…More
Coronavirus and aged care homes: what you need to know
Out of the many headlines about the coronavirus (COVID-19) this week was the sad news…More
Busselton aged care home fosters new friendships across the generations
Baptistcare’s William Carey Court Residential Care in Busselton WA is bringing benefits for the young…More
Up to half of aged care residents on medication that can cause sedation or confusion – but improvements on the way
Another 20% are taking antipsychotic medication with over 50% of these residents are not staying…More
RetireAustralia launches tailored aged care on the NSW Central Coast
RetireAustralia has welcomed their first residents at Glengara Care apartments at Tumbi Umbi on the…More
Productivity Commission report: Older Australians now waiting nearly three years for Level 4 Home Care packages
According to the annual report on aged care services from the Government’s main review and…More
Aboriginal heritage issues delay plans to build $13M aged care facility in Hobart
Housing Tasmania’s plans to provide affordable accommodation for up to 50 residents at Wirksworth Park…More
14th year that Benetas is recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
The Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has recognised not-for-profit aged care provider Benetas…More
Stage two refurbishment at Villa Maria Aged Care Centre completed
Catholic Healthcare’s Villa Maria Centre in Fortitude Valley celebrated completion of stage two refurbishment of…More