Making use of care plans for better mental health outcomes
Much is said about the necessity for care plans to support physical health in ageing Australians. Care plans are a vital part of giving autonomy, setting goals and articulating a person’s wishes in relation to health maintenance and improvement. The same...
What is elder abuse and what should we look for?
Elder abuse is a growing topic in Australia. As more of the Baby Boomer generation require aged care services, the more families, friends and communities are asked to fill in the gaps. Most people are familiar with abuse as a concept in relation to physical or sexual...
What is dignity in care and why does it matter?
We’re all about dignity here at ExSitu. It’s why we work to ensure that dignity of risk is a big part of planning your care plan and advance care plan journey. But what is dignity in care? Well, it’s ten principles that provide individuals receiving care with the best...
Rebuilding community trust in Australian aged care
It hasn’t been easy for Australian aged care providers. Trust in Australian aged care is at a low, with less than one in five Australians trusting the aged care sector. Covid management and the death toll along with general issues with Covid access has created issues....
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