Good news: now you can see what aged care residents really think of their home
The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (AACQA), the peak body that accredits aged care homes,…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.
Want to stay healthier longer? Keep your friends close
Friends become more important to your health and happiness as you age, according to new…More
Elder abuse not just an issue in aged care: new report
With World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this week, it’s timely to see that the Australian…More
Home care reforms deliver on promise of choice – but we need more support
A new survey has shown nearly 60 per cent of older Australians receiving home care…More
Minimum wage rise good for aged care workers – but we need to pay more
The Fair Work Commission has this week granted a 3.3 per cent pay rise to…More
‘Premature’ deaths in aged care: what’s the real story?
With a number of media reports this week about a new study that found a…More
A Hunters & Collectors fan? Don’t miss this
Last Sunday, we had Mark Seymour who fronted the iconic band on our radio show.…More
Aged care residents being overmedicated, new research says
12 months after my mother-in-law entered an aged care home, we asked a geriatrician to…More
No, it’s not an episode of CSI: Australia now has its own body farm
And forensic scientists have been swamped by donations of real human bodies. The first of…More
Budget news: NDIS now fully funded. We can do the same for aged care – but we will have to contribute
The Federal Government has announced it will invest $99.3 billion in aged care over the…More