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Against a backdrop of major reform, more than 120 aged care professionals gathered on 28 May at the Gold Coast for the 2025 Aged Care Symposium. The theme – Partnering for Quality and Innovation – set the tone for a day rich in collaboration, insight and heart. From the opening session about the...
Palliative care is an essential component of healthcare that aims to improve the quality of life for patients dealing with serious, chronic, or life-threatening illnesses. Unlike treatments that aim to cure the disease, palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and providing holistic support, ph...
End-of-life (EOL) care is an integral component of healthcare delivery, ensuring patients with terminal or advanced chronic conditions receive appropriate, compassionate and patient-centred support. As patients approach the terminal phase of illness, their clinical and personal needs evolve signific...
Care Manager Regina Huang has been awarded a full scholarship through Gold Coast Primary Health Network to pursue the Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care. Here she shares her journey of returning to study while working full-time in aged care. “The first unit I undertook in the Graduate Certif...
Care Manager Regina Huang has been awarded a full scholarship through Gold Coast Primary Health Network to pursue the Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care. Here she shares her journey of returning to study while working full-time in aged care. “As a Nursing Manager in a Residential Aged Care H...
Palliative care plays an important role in the community. Care Manager at St Andrews Aged Care, Regina Huang, says she feels incredibly fortunate to have been awarded a full scholarship through Gold Coast Primary Health Network to pursue a Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care. “My passion for d...
For many registered nurses, working in the residential aged care homes sector is more than just a job – it’s a calling. Monalisa Arcenas-Baterna, a registered nurse and quality education manager at BUPA Merrimac, says working in aged care has been nothing short of life changing. With a backgroun...
As a dedicated family practice managing approximately 100 residents across five to six nursing homes, effective coordination between healthcare providers is crucial in delivering optimal care for patients with cognitive impairment and dementia. This article explores the challenges faced and proposes...
A new four-part vodcast series explores the benefits of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive from the perspective of Residential Aged Care Home residents, general practitioners, nurses, aged care providers, practice managers and Primary Health Networks. Expert panellists discuss the need for...
One of the biggest hurdles in assessing patients with dementia is that they are often unable to provide a reliable history. Symptoms can be subtle and easily overlooked, especially in early stages. In aged care settings, clinical assessments are often difficult due to multiple factors, including pat...
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