Aged Care
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Unprecedented action by Bupa nurses and carers leads to 11.5% wage increase Nicole Madigan - 12-01-2018
Following an unprecedented strike by Bupa aged care nurses and carers, a wage increase of 11.25% over three years has been approved, along with significant improvements to
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Festive season accentuates isolation of dying older people HealthTimes - 18-12-2017
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New Era for Diversity in Aged Care HealthTimes - 06-12-2017
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Reducing hospitalisations in residential aged care HealthTimes - 27-11-2017
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New aged care workforce taskforce to focus on safety and quality HealthTimes - 06-11-2017
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Symposium will explore mental health issues in older people HealthTimes - 06-10-2017
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Older people are encouraged to get vaccinated to prevent shingles AAP - 29-08-2017
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Speaking with: Nancy Pachana on planning for an active and engaged ageing population HealthTimes - 15-08-2017 | Podcast
Due to advances in medicine, hygiene and nutrition we are now living longer than ever before. In our region, the percentage of people over the age of 60 doubled in
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Dietary management of dysphagia in aged care Sharon Smith - 24-04-2018
Dysphagia is a condition affecting more than one million Australians, from premature babies to those in old age. According to Speech Pathology Australia, swallowing difficulties
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Falls and fall injury in mental health inpatient units for older people HealthTimes - 14-11-2016
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Managing Aged Care Nurse Stress HealthTimes - 16-04-2015
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Continence Tools For Nurses And Carers In Aged Care Facilities HealthTimes - 09-05-2017
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Managing Aggressive Behaviour In Aged Care Facilities HealthTimes - 23-10-2015
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How nurses and pharmacists can manage polypharmacy in older patients Karen Keast - 29-02-2016
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New laser helps slow macular degeneration AAP - 12-02-2015
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Managing risk of falls in the elderly Health Insights - 14-06-2017
The effects of falls, particularly in the elderly, can be very serious. Each year, approximately 30-40% of people over 65 years of age have a fall. This can result in fractures,
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What is an Aged Care Nurse? HealthTimes - 03-12-2015
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How to become an aged care nurse Karen Keast - 17-02-2016
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Passing on positivity - can PsyCap help healthy ageing? HealthTimes - 11-06-2015
As the Australian community ages, the development of innovative and creative ways to increase the wellbeing of the elderly is essential. One method being explored
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