Forget what your grandmother told you: manspreading could be good for women, health expert says
Ladies, if you’ve always sat with your legs politely together, you may want to reconsider…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.
Good news: Google will now tell you how you’ve been pronouncing words wrong your whole life
If you’ve ever embarrassingly been corrected by someone else for mispronouncing a word (don’t ask…More
Chemical restraint more than aged care operator problem
In the aftermath of the scathing interim report last week, Scott Morrison has pledged to…More
“A shocking tale of neglect” – Royal Commission into Aged Care releases its Interim Report
The 10-month inquiry – which were completed by Commissioners the late Richard Tracey AM, RFD,…More
Aged Care homes done have enough staff to meet resident’s emotional needs, study finds
Supporting evidence to the Aged Care Royal Commission last week, a new study has found…More
The ‘hidden’ side of dementia: why dementia awareness needs to be a part of city planning
Town planners and architects are being asked to consider the specific needs of people with…More
Some myths about dementia debunked
It’s the second biggest cause of death in Australia and researchers are throwing their weight…More
‘Younger people’ in aged care homes a national disgrace
The Royal Commission into Aged Care this week has discussed the fact that there are…More
Think your parents are stubborn? You’re not the only one – and Mum and Dad know it
Researchers have found that it’s very common for ageing parents to be obstinate, refusing to…More
Let the kids and animals steal the limelight
This week saw the beginning of a new documentary on the ABC that looked at…More