Aged care is the help that older people get in their own homes or in care facilities. It may also involve equipment like walking frames or ramps, as well as assistance with daily tasks, healthcare, housing, and other aspects of daily life. It can get more difficult to handle things on your own as you …
Australia’s population is ageing as a result of a decline in the number of young people and an increase in people aged 65 and older. Over one in six people—4.2 million Australians, or 16 percent of the population—were predicted to be 65 or older in 2020, and that figure is projected to rise. Although this …
Reasons to start a career in the Aged Care sector Finding a career that is both fulfilling and achievable while also delivering exceptional job prospects can be challenging. When it comes to finding that sense of fulfilment in the workplace and in life, many people want to make a difference in other people’s lives and …
With the aged-care numbers in Australia on the rise, today close to 200,000 elderly Australians are residents of aged care homes. At least 80 percent of them require high care, because they have dementia, chronic pain, incontinence, sleep disorders or depression, or a combination of these disorders. Managing these conditions requires the experience and expertise …
Care erosion refers to a decline in the level of care given to patients in healthcare facilities. It has become a major public health issue all around the globe. There is a need to address this issue by finding the reasons behind it and taking steps to eradicate or minimize those causes. More registered nurses …