Aged care staff are being asked to study a guide on neglect. Signs to look out for include residents with untended wounds, weight loss and fear. What, they need a guide to tell them that, asks Julie Cross?
Two more women have been hospitalised with suspected botulism as another fights for life, with all three believed to have received unregulated anti-wrinkle injections from the same person.
The watchdog is targeting aged care homes who are not providing the legally required amount of care for residents, despite receiving extra funding. See the list.
A new online tool has been able to predict what age older adults will get Alzheimer’s. And it may give people the chance to plan their dementia care while they are still able to.
The top rated and underperforming aged care homes across NSW have been revealed. Search and see the list and watch our exclusive video.
The top rated and underperforming aged care homes across Tasmania have been revealed. Search and see the list and watch our exclusive video.
The top rated and underperforming aged care homes across the NT have been revealed. Search and see the list and watch our exclusive video.
The top rated and underperforming aged care homes across Australia have been revealed. Search and see the list and watch our exclusive video.
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