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The value of aged care staff and the sector

Monday, January 31, 2022

At Royal College we work directly with the aged care teams who support our vulnerable elderly citizens. In providing high quality training to aged care workers, we see the valuable contribution they bring to communities across the country. As we enter the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has had a marked impact on […]

Overcoming the challenge of loneliness in aged care

Monday, June 28, 2021

As well as being mentally distressing, research has shown that loneliness can have a serious impact on physical health too. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and its associated restrictions on visitation and getting out and about in the community, many elderly people have felt the impact of being solitary more than ever. While […]

Summer safety for seniors

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

While we are lucky enough to enjoy warmer temperatures than most of Australia year-round, summer can get pretty hot here in Queensland. For older individuals are often more vulnerable to hot temperatures, even those who are used to a warmer climate, which means summer safety is especially important in aged care. Warm weather and particularly […]

Care and Support on Mental Health Day

Friday, October 9, 2020

World Mental Health Day takes place on October 10, followed by Queensland Mental Health Week from October 10 – 18, 2020. The aim and message of these dates is to take the time for mental wellbeing by raising awareness, creating conversations and breaking stigma. This year has had a prominent focus on mental wellbeing, with […]

Staying connected with the elderly

Monday, May 11, 2020

During our current coronavirus global crisis, supporting the elderly in staying connected is more crucial than ever as loneliness and isolation can create their own set of risks for health. As social distancing restrictions have been updated, paying a visit to the seniors in your life is now an option. Appropriate distancing is still recommended, […]

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The value of aged care staff and the sector

Overcoming the challenge of loneliness in aged care

Summer safety for seniors

Care and Support on Mental Health Day

Staying connected with the elderly

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