Aged care nurse sentenced for assaulting resident – after being caught by co-worker with GoPro camera
Dana Maree Grey, 59, is facing at least six months in jail for inflicting “gratuitous…More
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Want to learn more about dementia? This free online University of Tasmania course has just been named the best in the world
The university’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) “Understanding Dementia” has been ranked No. 1 by…More
Welcome news: soon you’ll be able to see what home care clients think of their provider
The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (AACQA) has started piloting a program so residents and…More
Do you know your rights when it comes to home care?
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has just released a guide which is designed…More
We need more powers for aged care and retirement village workers to report elder abuse
Last week we joined Age Discrimination Commissioner Dr Kay Patterson AO on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula…More
Not your standard order – you can now have a drive-thru funeral in Japan
The Kankon Sousai Aichi Group in Ueda in central Nagano will start offering the drive-thru…More
UK proposes cap on aged care costs to keep kids’ inheritance intact – but why should we expect to keep the family home?
Prime Minister Theresa May promised to introduce the ‘floor’ for aged care charges during last…More
Did you know there’s a line you can call for advice on setting up an advanced care plan?
The Advance Care Planning Advisory Service provides free personalised advice on a range of issues…More
Only in America: White House backs down on family separation policy – borrowed from Australia
The policy, introduced in May by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, caused widespread outrage in the…More
No excuse for elder abuse: keep yourself safe with these tips
While recent media headlines have focused on cases of abuse and neglect in our aged…More