We’ve got the roadmap now. Does anyone know where we are going? There is no need to tell readers of Aged Care Insite that the aged-care service system in Australia is currently in a state of flux. That’s not new, ...

A frustrated nurse posts on social media about a matter unrelated to her workplace and is found guilty of misconduct. As an ever-increasing number of nurses embrace social media, they should not forget that the nature and content of their ...

Introduction on new home care reforms will benefit the overall industry. From 27 February 2017, older Australians will have greater control of the money they spend to help keep them living at home, when the federal government introduces changes to ...

Many residents of aged care facilities love having toast for breakfast. What many staff don’t realise, though, is that toast is classified as a normal texture food. According to the Australian standardised definitions and terminology for texture-modified foods and fluids, toast is ...

The phenomenon of inattentional blindness helps explain how healthcare workers can overlook what appears to be obvious, sometimes with disastrous results. You may have seen the popular YouTube video that challenges viewers to count the number of times a group ...

Providers need to be creative to fund the expansions necessary to meet an aging population’s increasing demand for services. In light of growing demand for services, NAB Health has released its Aged Care Insights Paper, looking at how providers can ...

Helping clients stay cool and hydrated is a matter of vigilance and tailoring drinks to their preferences. Summer is here and whilst most people enjoy the warmth, a common recurrent issue it causes for older people is dehydration. The risk ...

A new survey allows clients and workers to give their opinions on quality with ease, offering researchers and providers an unobtrusive new tool for improving services. The researchers behind a survey tool that measures quality of life in community care ...