‘We are now in lockdown’: Aged care facility’s big decision
THE Northern Rivers facility says they are prioritising the safety of residents and staff.
Aged Care
Nursing home worker ‘regrets’ claim director ‘sounded drunk’
Court hears nursing home worker was formally disciplined for telling colleagues nursing director ‘sounded drunk’ on the phone
‘Disgrace’: Aged care residents demand flagpole on Anzac Day
THERE is one aged care home in Ballina missing an external flagpole to fly the Australian flag on Anzac Day.
Aged care workers devastated by lack of coronavirus support
The coronavirus outbreak has ‘demonstrated that aged care is a chronically underfunded industry’, says expert.
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Gympie man shares the dark creep, fear and pain of dementia
‘Our deep pain was that we had to watch on as she endured that dark creep of confusion; observing the great fear in her eyes as her world collapsed’
Patient spirals into depression over home care delays
Kaye Warrener said her husband’s spirits were buoyed when they were told they would soon finally receive the home care they needed. Now, a year later, they’re still waiting.
Royal Commission Welcomed
Aged care sector hopeful that positive change will come from the inquiry that started this week
Track all dodgy aged care staff, victim’s family urges
A national register of dodgy carers should be established to prevent “unsuitable workers” moving between elder care facilities, Oakden crusader Barb Spriggs has told the Royal Commission into Aged Care.
Hospital shake-up after palliative care death
A woman who claims a hospital robbed her father of the right to die at home is urging others to come forward to make a submission to the Royal Commission.
Claims of drug abuse in region’s aged care homes
THE woman who has championed the push for a royal commission into aged care has spoken out about some of the biggest issues facing the sector in the region.
INSIDE LOOK: Sneak peek at new $30m aged-care facility
THE 134-bed project, billed as one of the biggest in the city, will address a desperate need for beds with technology at the forefront of the sprawling facility
‘Respect, affection’: Daughter’s tribute to aged care staff
I consider myself to be a hard worker, compassionate and caring, yet my admiration sits very solidly with these staff members.
Changes take medication from carer’s hands
A new care model at Sundale will remove responsibility from carers for distributing medication and place it solely on enrolled and registered nurses.
HELP US: Our aged care housing crisis
Aged care provider wants government to help local residents get into accomodation
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