It’s one thing to talk about what it takes to age in place or normalising the ageing-in-place concept on a community level. But what do we need to actually make it happen? Here’s what we can experiment with as individuals to age-in-place to ensure we have the access...
The great hope for all of us is that we die peacefully in our bed, surrounded by love. It’s not a bad dream to have. But sometimes, life and death have other plans for us. That’s why it’s important to build a care plan that looks at the specific considerations related...
Ageing-in-place is becoming increasingly popular as a concept. There’s a movement towards maintaining autonomy by staying in familiar surroundings, and a desire to stay home rather than enter residential care. The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute...
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...
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...
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