Special connections: engaging the elderly with technology
Throughout elderly people’s lives, technology has advanced dramatically. From breakthroughs that saw humans land on the moon, developments on the medical front and the introduction of the internet, technological progress has set a rapid pace. Fast forward to today and video calling with people across the globe is easily and instantly achievable from the comfort […]
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Tips to help support aged care connection
The issue of connection and loneliness for the elderly is not a new issue. Even at the best of times there are many elderly people who are not visited by family or friends, or perhaps do not have family and friends to visit them. The efforts trying to protect our elderly community during the global […]
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Aged care employer strategy to attract and retain staff
Now more than ever, employers in the aged care sector face the challenge of attracting and maintaining high quality staff. Current statistics for employment in aged care, along with future forecasting, demonstrates clear opportunities for improvement. For example, estimates from the Australian Government suggest that at least 17,000 more aged care workers will be needed […]
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Leading through change in the aged care sector
By Heleni Bagiartakis, Strategic Growth & Partnerships Manager at Catalyst Education As seen on LinkedIn, published 12 August 2021. It is unquestionable – the age care sector is facing the greatest overhaul in its history. For decades, many strong, admirable and even inspirational leaders have steered the course for hundreds of thousands of older people […]
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Certificate III minimum qualification for aged care: Royal Commission
In 2018 the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety launched, aiming to review the standard of aged care services in Australia. Following its completion, a final report was released outlining a range of assessments and recommendations. In fact, 148 recommendations have been handed down with the goal of reforming and improving the aged […]
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Health and wellbeing for personal care workers
Supporting the daily needs of those who need it most is what aged care workers and personal care workers do each day. This is a crucial role that provides necessary support and compassion, and also brightens up a person’s day. When you spend your days caring for others, you might find yourself neglecting your own […]
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Improving employee morale in aged care
When facing life’s challenges, it can be difficult to remain optimistic all the time. The last 18 months have been notably difficult for many people, and keeping up motivation and engagement in the workplace can become effortful or seem impossible. The pandemic has resulted in many changes to life and a general sense of uncertainty […]
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Enter aged care for more than just a job
We spend a lot of time in the workplace over the course of our lives. For the average person, around a third of their life is spent at work. This figure is likely to vary between people and individual circumstances, but it’s fair to say most people are at work quite a bit. With such […]
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Seasonal Affective Disorder in aged care
For some people the seasons have a greater impact that simply preferring one to the others. In fact, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) means that the weather can have a notable effect on mood, mental health and even physical health. For older individuals, including those who may already have health concerns, SAD can be challenging. It’s […]
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