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13 May 2024
We established that we already have a current shortage of registered aged care nurses, residential care officers, and aged carers; we realised that the future demand for such workers is increasing ...
29 April 2024
Anglicare Aged Care has seen a significant increase in applications for residential aged care jobs in the last 12 months. View full article...
29 April 2024
Aged Care workers will receive a 23% pay rise after the Fair Work Commission delivered its decision in a long-running work value case. View full article...
15 May 2024
There are a number of reasons why older adults are more likely to experience oral health issues.Older adults are becoming increasingly more likely to retain their natural teeth, which require ...
8 May 2024
Iron deficiency occurs when there is inadequate iron in the body.The main causes include not eating enough foods that are rich in iron, difficulty absorbing iron through the stomach and bowel, and ...
24 April 2024
Social Isolation is the objective state of being in minimal contact with other people.Loneliness is the subjective feeling that you have less companionship, social contact or quality relationships ...
17 April 2024
From not being able to find their words, to complete loss of language, dementia can be extremely distressing. It requires immense patience from carers. How to engage respectfully with clients ...
12 April 2024
The term frailty refers to physiological decline associated with older age (RACGP 2019). People who are frail are among the most vulnerable demographic, with their risk of adver...
3 April 2024
Some causes: congenital chronic disease smoking impacted ear wax poor nutrition exposure to loud noises Recognising it: person often asks others to rep...
26 March 2024
LGBTIQ+ community:report poorer mental health conditionshigher suicide rateshigher risk of experiencing depression Ways we can ensure inclusive care for the LGBTIQ+ residents:1. Making Informe...
