Di Winkler, La Trobe University Lisa lives with multiple sclerosis. She used to live in aged care after being admitted there in her late 40s. It isn’t living, it is existing. You are told what to do […] when to ...
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Dog owners half as likely to have disability in old age
Owning a dog may lower your chances of disability and frailty in later life, new research suggests. Researchers from Japan and Australia analysed health data from over 11,000 seniors aged over 65 for a four year period. They found people ...
More »‘Every day I felt like killing myself’: the young in aged care speak
My number one goal is to get the fuck out of the nursing home.” Lisa Corcoran is sworn in to give evidence to the royal commission in the usual fashion. Council assisting Bergin then begins the day with the ...
More »Court imposes restricted social media usage for disabled consumer
This unique case from the UK brings to light the fine balance courts have to maintain between a disabled consumer’s rights and his or her need for ‘protection’ from engaging in risky behaviour. This is never more so than when ...
More »Disability documentation issues linked to deaths in residential care
Information that could affect the quality of care for people with disability living in residential care is being overlooked, ignored or isn’t being shared with providers – putting people at risk of death. That’s one of the key findings from ...
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Nursing student off to a flying start Deakin University nursing student Ella Bouman has been announced as the winner of the inaugural ‘Give them wings’ scholarship from the Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria and Rural Health Workforce. Bouman, who hails ...
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