Aged CareSocial issues Bullying and abuse among aged care advocates must stop There are a large number of voluntary aged care advocacy groups. Aged Care Crisis, Elder…Sarah RussellMarch 19, 2019
Aged Care Home Care: operators snipping 50pc fees from the elderly in home care “Some providers are taking up to 53 per cent of the package in fees. Other…Sarah RussellMarch 6, 2019
Aged Care We need a complete rethink on aged care The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety began last Friday. Scott Morrison announced…Sarah RussellJanuary 23, 2019
Social issues Reflect diversity People born overseas, or who have at least one parent born overseas, make up almost…Sarah RussellNovember 25, 2018
Aged Care Has government by media replaced consideration of evidence in aged care? Prime minister Scott Morrison’s announcement of a royal commission into aged care quality and safety…Sarah RussellSeptember 18, 2018
Aged Care ‘I’d rather die’: the horror stories of aged care don’t tell the whole story The government has finally announced a royal commission into aged care. Although the terms of…Sarah RussellSeptember 16, 2018
Aged Care ‘Robbed of precious time’: chemical restraints and aged care Mary’s 85-year-old husband had been in an aged care home for just over a week.…Sarah RussellSeptember 14, 2018
Aged Care Protect the vulnerable Many of our most frail and vulnerable older people live in aged care homes. Currently…Sarah RussellSeptember 6, 2018
Aged Care Better aged-care begins with more registered nurses in homes People are marching in the streets demanding better care for older Australians in aged care homes after…Sarah RussellJune 3, 2018