A report that recommends 43 ways to prevent elder abuse acknowledges we don’t even know how often it occurs in Australia.
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Poor oral health in our nursing homes can lead to many complications, including choking to death. Here’s how family and staff can help advocate for better care.
What students can learn from time spent in care homes.
More than half (52%) of aged care residents have symptoms of depression, compared with 10-15% of older people living in the community.
More than 7,000 young Australians with disabilities are forced to live in nursing homes because they’re unable to find suitable accommodation that meets their needs. But this may be about to change.
By 2030, the last of the Baby Boomer generation will have turned 65 years old, putting the population of “senior boomers” in the United States at approximately 71 million. Currently, only about 7,000 certified…
Cockroaches in the kitchen, kerosene in the bath, abuse and malnutrition - these are the aged-care stories that often make headlines. We, the public, respond with outrage and calls for more staff and more…
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Professor in Ageing and Health, University of Sydney
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Professor, Aged Care Medical Research Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care, La Trobe University
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Emeritus Professor La Trobe University, La Trobe University
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