Aged Care

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.

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

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

By Emma Smith, ED/Critical Care Nurse and author of the blog ‘The Other Shift’  The ‘Other Shift’ is about creating a place for

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,

An aged care nurse is primarily concerned with providing care to elderly people.  Aged care nurses typically work in nursing homes, residential facilities, hospitals

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.