Health

Sleep Health Week is underway and there are plenty of opportunities for aged care employers to support their staff, particularly shiftworkers sacrificing their normal hours of sleep.

Sydney’s famous Horden Pavilion was an unlikely place for St Luke’s Care dementia choir to appear, especially at a TEDx event, and yet that’s where the group took to the stage just a few weeks ago.

This year, the theme for Dementia Action Week is Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future. As part of this, Dementia Australia envisions a future that’s better for everyone in the community with less fear and stigma and more understanding and support.

As an aged care leader, your own understanding of medication management may differ from that of residents and care recipients. The sector itself is faced with a number of rules to ensure the safety of those it supports, but do those rules truly see the person at the centre of the system with evolving needs

A new wellness grant has been specifically designed to benefit aged care, healthcare and frontline workers by providing easy access to professional mental health support services and information.

Are we ready to say goodbye to the traditional 9-5 in favour of schedules suited to our body clocks? Not quite. But a better understanding of your circadian rhythm can lead to increased productivity.

A good work-life balance is part of any healthy lifestyle, so if you find yourself working late or struggling to switch off, it’s time to set some boundaries.

Providing your staff with the most up-to-date training to help residents to cope with their mental health is vital for their ongoing health and safety.

Virtual consultations could shake up the future of allied health in aged care but Government funding is essential for improving accessibility and affordability.

We’ve picked three unique courses tackling some of the most critical issues and topics in aged care, including ageism, nutrition and creative arts. Each course is fresh, insightful and well-resourced.