Who will have your back at the end-of-life?
Family estrangement remains a taboo subject in Australia. The assumption that families stay connected underpins much of the aged care practice and end-of-life planning in Australia. Yet social worker and academic Dr Kylie Agllias found one in 25 Australians are...
Are they really using values-based care?
Values-based care may be a big selling point for aged care facilities, but that doesn’t mean that it’s an integral part of how a centre runs. Looking beneath the smart marketing phrases and strong claims is part of making sure values-based care is truly on offer. To...
8 questions to ask when choosing an aged care centre
Choosing an aged care centre is not always about ratings or price. In fact, it’s usually a mix of medical, psychological and social well-being. Checking the food, the accommodation, the pricing scale and the standard services are a big part of the puzzle. But so too...
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