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While keeping food spend low in aged care might seem like a cost-saving measure, it’s actually a false economy. That’s one of the messages Dr Sandra Iuliano, who provided evidence at the aged care royal commission, sent to the sector via ...

With almost 4,000 assaults reported in aged care facilities last year, managers must take practical steps to protect aged care employees from situations which may injure or harm them. Challenging behaviours in the workplace come in many forms, but generally ...

Nurses around the world are reporting that shift work is affecting their gut health, causing issues like diarrhoea and irritable bowel syndrome. And now Australian researchers want to explore those ties across all spectrums of work. Lead researcher Dr Phillip ...

When nurses use social media, whether at home or at work, they need to be aware of their professional obligations. Their online behaviour is governed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s codes of conduct and ethics, as well ...

Death remains the inevitable conclusion to the lives of all of those who reach advanced old age. And despite all the advances of modern medicine, it also continues to end the life of those who won’t ever get to grow ...

Maintain my identity – let me do the things I can do.” Consistent and knowledgeable staff improves my wellbeing and makes me feel safe.” I want to live a meaningful life with activities that suit my declining abilities and maintain ...

More than half of older people living in residential aged care facilities experience dementia. Those people with advanced dementia who can no longer participate in the traditional engagement programs offered within facilities are often socially isolated and without any meaningful ...

It’s well known that exercise is a key element to living a long and healthy life. According to a recent Harvard study, it can help with cholesterol levels, reduce the chances of having a heart attack, ward off dementia and ...