Aged Care
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The Importance of Socialisation Programs in Reducing Loneliness in Aged Care Felicity Frankish - 14-04-2025
When it comes to older Australians living in aged care, loneliness is one of the most pressing issues facing them, yet it is so often overlooked. While there’s no debate
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How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Aged Care Staffing and Scheduling Felicity Frankish - 14-04-2025
Australia’s aged care sector is under increasing pressure. With an ageing population, growing demand for services and staffing shortages, providers are faced with delivering
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Reducing Falls in Aged Care: New Approaches and Technologies Felicity Frankish - 14-04-2025
One of the big concerns that increases as we age is our risk of falling. As our bodies slow down and become more frail, falls become an inevitable part of aged care,
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The Efficacy of Pet Therapy in Reducing Depression in Aged Populations Felicity Frankish - 04-10-2024
It comes as no surprise that depression is a common issue among older adults. When you factor in things such as social isolation, loss of independence, chronic health conditions,
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The Role of Family in Aged Care Decision-Making Felicity Frankish - 09-05-2024
As the Australian population ages, the demand for aged care services continues to grow, presenting families with difficult decisions regarding the care of their elderly relatives.
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Social Activities and Their Impact on Elderly Well-being Felicity Frankish - 09-05-2024
Australia, like many developed nations, is experiencing a demographic shift towards an ageing population. With advancements in healthcare and lifestyle improvements, people
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Aged Care in Australia: Challenges and Opportunities in the Wake of COVID-19 Felicity Frankish - 17-08-2023
Aged Care in Australia: Challenges and Opportunities in the Wake of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on global healthcare
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Identifying quality aged care - a nurse's perspective Health Times - 17-10-2021
Whether you're looking to move into an aged care facility or you're supporting a loved one in the transition – it's a difficult and often confusing decision.
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Fighting elder abuse and enhancing quality of life Haley Williams - 15-02-2021
Elder abuse is defined as any action or deliberate inaction by a person in a position of power that causes distress or harm to Australians over the age of sixty. It is a form
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Managing nutritional challenges in older Australians Haley Williams - 11-10-2020
A loss of appetite in older Australians, particularly those in residential aged care facilities, is common. Alarmingly, many aged care residents are malnourished, with a prevalence
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10 tips aged care agency nurses wished they'd known sooner HealthTimes - 21-05-2019
By Emma Smith, ED/Critical Care Nurse and author of the blog ‘The Other Shift’ The ‘Other Shift’ is about creating a place for
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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
An aged care nurse is primarily concerned with providing care to elderly people. Aged care nurses typically work in nursing homes, residential facilities, hospitals
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How to become an aged care nurse Karen Keast - 17-02-2016
Looking to become an aged care nurse? There are a range of education pathways that lead into a variety of roles in aged care nursing. [subscribe]

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