Have you had your flu shot yet? Now’s the time!
We’ve had a record Summer flu season this year – with a whopping 27,540 confirmed…More
Tagged: aged care residents
Should we be talking about reablement programs for residential aged care?
Last week, we ran this story about a new Government-funded $29.2 million ‘reablement’ trial that…More
Are you a carer for an older family member? It’s not as bad for your health as you might think
There are roughly 2.7 million unpaid care givers in Australia – and 96 per cent…More
Bushman the therapy horse lifts spirits for aged care home residents
A visit from Bushman, the ‘Therapist with Hooves’ (pictured), proved to be an exciting treat…More
Ensuring quality care: South Australia to lead Australian-first trial of CCTV in aged care bedrooms
The Federal Government has announced it will invest $500,000 in the year-long trial which will…More
Want to get moving? Join a group, says exercise trial for retirement village residents
Village residents in Western Australia are walking more and sitting less after researchers at Curtin…More
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
Need to check when your carer is coming next? This app can help
hayylo is an app for people receiving aged care services or disability support that simplifies…More
Parkinson’s sufferer regains walking ability – and learns to waltz for wife’s 80th birthday
Here’s a feel-good story for you. Husband and wife pair Brian and Rosalie Glover were…More
Australia-first technology improves care for residents in QLD’s new aged care home
The new technology uses portable smart phones and tablets to give nursing and care staff…More