Better sleep could mean better quality of life for people with dementia
We all know that a good night’s sleep is needed if we want to be…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.
Lend a hand or give a wave this National Volunteer Week
This week – 16-22 May – is National Volunteer Week, and there are plenty of…More
Little ponies prove friendship is magic at Victorian aged care home
Victoria’s Arcare Brighton aged care home has received a couple of unusual visitors – and…More
79-year-old Pam has been an aged care volunteer for 19 years – and has no intention of stopping
“I always thought that when I retired, I would love to do volunteer work,” said…More
Voters want better aged care after the election
It’s shaping up as one of the most hot-button issues of next week’s Federal Election:…More
Recognising the 22,000 registered nurses working in aged and home care
It was International Nurses Day yesterday and we want to recognise the incredible work by…More
Will the Fair Work Commission raise aged care worker pay – and who will fund it?
The Fair Work Commission has opened its hearing into aged care worker pay, with unions…More
How aged care provider brought Fijians to WA to help with staffing
With aged care providers across the country reporting workforce shortages, a West Australian Not For…More
Aged care workers gearing up for pre-election strike
Workers in aged care facilities covering around 7,000 staff members and 7,000 residents have voted…More
The more we lie, the easier it is to lie again, says scientists
We’re all told by our parents not to lie – only to see our politicians…More