Jul 16, 2019

Wound care in the real world of aged care

With more and more wound care taking place in a community setting, we sit down with Jan Rice, a wound care expert, to find out more about effective wound management in the real world of aged care.

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Polls Show That Australians Support Visitor Restrictions In Aged Care

The peak body for non-profit aged care providers Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) has released new Essential polling showing that a significant majority of Australians (69%) support aged care homes limiting visitors in order to protect older Australians from COVID-19. Only 10% oppose visitor bans. This poll was conducted by Essential Research. The survey... Read More

Dementia Cottage a Hidden Gem

Maree grew up watching her mum Alice lead a very busy social life with daily lunches, the phone constantly ringing and a household of visitors. But when Alice developed dementia several years ago her friends drifted away, unable to cope with or understand her changing behaviour.  Maree then took over, becoming her mum’s full-time carer... Read More

What is it like living with dementia? John Quinn dispels some stereotypes

At the National Dementia Conference today, John Quinn delivered an honest and inspiring account of how he lives a full and satisfying life with dementia. Mr Quinn was a principal and vice principal of large primary schools throughout his 35-year career career, and was dedicated to educating students and colleagues. Diagnosed with dementia in 2010, Mr... Read More
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