Daughter found deaf and blind dad on faeces-stained sheets
A Queensland aged care home has apologised to the daughter of a 91-year-old deaf and blind man after two ‘incidents’ in the space of two months.
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Harrowing tales heard as assisted dying divides Toowoomba
SHOULD we play God or allow people to suffer? These were viewpoints at yesterday’s aged care, end-of-life and voluntary assisted dying inquiry in Toowoomba.
Death in age care under royal commission, coroner microscope
THEO Vis died in a Bundaberg aged care facility with a pressure sore on his back so severe it had eaten through to his coccyx, according to his partner.
Aged care’s sad decline at great human cost
Profit has been put before people in the aged care industry
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The ABC’s heart-warming new documentary for all ages
Producers had a ‘wee’ problem when they tried to bridge a wide generation gap for the social experiment Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds.
Nomination reflects hard work of dedicated, loving staff
Taralga Retirement Village received a nomination for Prime Super Employer Excellence in Aged Care thanks to their care and service.
Pinaroo colleagues pay tribute to outgoing CEO
Pinaroo Roma CEO thanked for dedicated six-year service.
Gympie region 11-year-old in running for Qld award
Four in hunt for awards to recognise their community spirit.
Toowoomba’s first death cafe helps those dying to know
DYING isn’t always the most comfortable subject over coffee, however it’s an important conversation to have according to a Home Instead Services representative
Aged care facility responds to audit fail
A SPOKESPERSON for Churches of Christ yesterday reassured residents and family members that everything was now up to scratch at Gracehaven.
The Darling Downs nursing homes that failed audits
THERE are three Darling Downs aged care facilities that failed audits by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission in 2018/19.
Multi-million dollar Killarney project nearing completion
CEO hopes to have aged care facility open in the coming months as centre is at capacity.
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