Tag: aged care

It’s easy to assume that weight loss or a reduced appetite is simply part of getting older. But while some changes to eating habits...

One of the most important lessons in dementia care is that when something isn’t working, the answer doesn’t always lie with the person. Sometimes...

Back in 2023, we wrote an article exploring one of the most common questions we received: “Should I refer this client to Physiotherapy or Exercise...

There are conversations families often put off because they feel uncomfortable. “Are you feeling steady on your feet?” “Have you had any near misses?”...

As providers continue to operationalise Support at Home, we’re seeing a consistent pattern emerge across the aged care sector. There is still hesitation and...

Approximately 8% of older Australians living in the community are malnourished, and it is estimated that of those living in residential aged care facilities...