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Aged Care Packages – what's in the box?
I belong to a Facebook group that aims to help consumers and their families understand and navigate the aged care system. Because let's face it, simply accessing aged care services can be confusing for many. The group is great: there are a lot of knowledgeable people...
How to Disaster-Proof Your Aged Care Service Before Summer Hits
With the recent spate of bushfires that have broken out over the spring in many parts of the country, it is a stark reminder that this is going to be a ‘bad’ summer. The Department of Health and Aged Care has also updated its Emergency Health Management Page, now...
11 Ways to Make Your Progress Notes Better
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2023 Originally published 18/08/16 as '11 Tips for Writing Professional Progress Notes', this popular post has been updated to include additional information on writing progress notes in an electronic client information management system. So...
9 Ways to Prevent Skin Deterioration in an Older Person
It's easy to get lost in the whirlwind of lotions and potions in a world flooded with the latest skin-care trends and anti-aging remedies. But the undeniable truth remains that while we can delay some of the effects, we really cannot prevent the aging of our skin. And...
Vulnerable Clients – Who are they?
When my parents retired, they decided to make a "tree change" and moved away from the outer Melbourne suburbs where they had raised their family and spent most of their lives. They purchased a small home on a bush block and enjoyed the peace and quiet of country life...
Be Prepared for Winter – Good Infection Practices are not just for COVID
On the 11th March 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Although they downgraded the status of the pandemic from a 'public health emergency of international concern' in May 2023, it still remains a global health risk. This means we...
When Home Isn’t Safe: Talking About Elder Abuse
Gain insights on understanding and addressing elder abuse through open dialogue. Empower seniors to speak up and combat this pressing issue.
Tips for Spotting Signs of Deterioration in People in Residential Aged Care
This month, at 96 years of age, Queen Elizabeth II passed away. There were noticeable changes in the Queen's health prior to this; over the past year or two, her health had steadily declined, with her mobility affected and illnesses impacting her more. In our last...
Recognising the Signs of Deterioration in Seniors at Home
My Nanna lived until her late 80's but in her last year, she started to make some risky choices. The decision for her to move into a nursing home was made after my aunts found her stoking her old wood-fired cooker with a four-foot-long log of wood. She was simply...
Managing a Data Breach in an Aged Care Setting
In our last blog post, we looked at what sensitive personal information is and how to appropriately manage this information to protect it from being disclosed to those who shouldn't have access. But what should you do if the worst-case scenario occurs and you have a...
