Know your rights: new Charter to guarantee rights of aged care recipients
A response to the Royal Commission, perhaps? New laws announced by the Government this week…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.
Did you know nearly 6,000 Australians with disabilities are living in residential aged care?
Almost 200 are under the age of 45 – now the Federal Government has unveiled…More
New visas and employment-assistance program tackle aged care workforce shortage
According to a recent Government report on the future of Australia’s aged care workforce, over…More
Rainbows and Opals – a book about one resident’s ongoing experience in an aged care home
Last weekend, I lay on the couch and read this beautiful book. Published in October…More
Do we need regular ‘depression screenings’ in our aged care homes? This expert says yes
At agedcare101, we often hear from people whose loved ones are struggling to adjust to…More
Want to have your say about aged care with the Royal Commission?
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has started hosting community forums around…More
Did you know? There are now more people older than 65 than younger than five for the first time in history
Yes, our global population is ageing rapidly – and economists warn it’s going to have…More
Do you think aged care puts profits before people? You’re not the only one
Research from UnitingCare has revealed Australians have big “misconceptions” about aged care – and who…More
70% of older Australians are unprepared for end-of-life decisions
New research from Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) has revealed most older Australians don’t have…More
What is Enduring Power of Attorney and why is it important?
We recently had this question pop up on our agecare101 online forum – and it’s…More