Aged care and village residents cook up a storm to thank nurses on International Nurses Day
With the coronavirus pandemic, marking International Nurses Day on Tuesday took on a special meaning…More
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A licence to thrill: aged care residents enjoy James Bond-inspired night
We’re loving seeing all the creative ways that aged care homes have been keeping residents…More
We need to protect residents: why many aged care providers reject Prime Minister’s call to lift visitor restrictions
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued a “strong reminder” against shutting off elderly residents from their families or…More
Aged care sector calls on Government for $1.5 billion rescue package to keep residents and staff – or risk sector collapse
A group of seven major aged care organisations has joined together this week to issue…More
NSW looking at relaxing COVID-19 restrictions next month – but what about aged care staff and vulnerable residents?
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian (pictured) has announced the State Government could potentially ease the strict…More
17 aged care homes across Australia report cases of coronavirus – but other countries facing much worse situations
There are now 41 residents and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 across 17…More
More coronavirus outbreaks in Australian aged care homes – but aged care residents and staff now included under expanded testing
Despite the Government moving last week to restrict aged care home visits, there have been…More
How can we help older people cope with loneliness during the coronavirus crisis?
We all know that social distancing is the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As…More
Real-life ‘Hungry Hungry Hippos’ and ‘social distancing’ bingo: aged care homes get creative under coronavirus lockdown
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, one of the biggest concerns is social isolation – particularly in aged care homes…More
Government restricts visits to aged care homes in wake of coronavirus outbreak
After last week’s advice to take precautions if you are visiting family and friends living in residential…More