Health

Loneliness is often thought of as something that impacts us in our personal lives, rather than professional ones. Yet workplace loneliness is a growing concern that affects not only individuals but also the overall performance of teams and organisations. 

A rapidly ageing population and the pressure this will put on our aged care services is one of the biggest challenges facing the industry, says Lite n’ Easy National Business Development Manager for Home Care, Sarah Simeon.

As Australia experiences its fourth year with COVID-19, aged care remains susceptible to outbreaks, and as a result, the need for ongoing COVID-19 prevention and management has never been greater.

SPONSORED – Nutrition and food quality have never been more critical with malnutrition in residential aged care reportedly on the rise.

With the number of Australians aged 65+ expected to increase by 31% over the next eight years, the number of fall-related deaths in the same population is projected to increase by one-third.

SPONSORED STORY – As providers in the aged care sector look at the importance food plays in the health and wellbeing of their clients, it has become clear that more needs to be done to give older people access to enough tasty food that meets their nutritional needs.

Aged care workers have a true passion for caring but sometimes stressors can impact their work, so providers need to be aware of the challenges facing workers and actively reduce these stressors in order to have a strong workforce.

The end of someone’s life can be unpredictable. There may not be any certainty as to when death comes, but there is a shared belief that we all want a dignified passing.

The quality and quantity of food being served in aged care facilities has been a topic of conversation for a while.

Work, rest, play. It’s a common phrase that attempts to divide our lives into three even parts, but more often than not, work is the top priority. A work to live attitude is often the driving force behind our lives.