Looking for support during COVID-19? There is help available
With one-third of all older Australians living at home – and the National Cabinet’s Health…More
Tagged: aged-care
Aged care provider comes up with COVID-safe way to help residents and family interact – a hugging station
Another example of how providers are stepping up to keep their residents socially connected during…More
Worried about an older person living at home? You can organise a wellbeing check for them
In April, we told you that the Aged Care Minister, Senator Richard Colbeck, had announced…More
Your questions about the Industry Code for aged care visits answered – and why the Code will be the ‘new norm’ for visiting family members in residential care
Do I need a flu shot to visit my parents or grandparents in the aged…More
Retirement villages now introducing temperature cameras to keep residents safe
The media has been understandably focusing on aged care homes being safe from COVID-19, and…More
Aged care resident who fled Nazi Germany celebrates 100th birthday
German-born Marie-Louise Green – known as Marlies – marked the special day this week at…More
States now tracking COVID-19 patients with COVIDSafe app – so should you be using it?
This week marked the first time since the Federal Government released its voluntary coronavirus contract…More
Do you think technology in aged care can be improved? Help by filling in this survey
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing aged care homes to restrict visitors and older people being…More
‘Thanks for caring’: aged care provider launches virtual campaign to salute staff
The not-for-profit Churches of Christ in Queensland is asking everyone to give a virtual thanks…More
Work in aged care? These free, online courses are designed to help you care for people living with dementia during COVID-19
The short courses have been announced by the Centre for Dementia Learning to help out…More