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06 June 2023
What does a Lifestyle Coordinator do in Aged Care?
The role requires the lifestyle coordinator to organise and plan activities and experiences, working closely alongside other teams to provide the best experience possible for residents.
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30 May 2023
Five stages of palliative care
The focus of palliative care is managing symptoms and providing comfort and assistance. This includes help with emotional and mental health, spiritual and social needs.
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16 May 2023
What is a Personal Care Assistant?
The Personal Care Assistant provides support which considers the residents’ physical, spiritual, social and cultural needs and which enables residents to maintain their own wellbeing and independence for as long as possible.
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03 May 2023
What is an enrolled nurse?
Enrolled nurses, (EN’s) under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, assist in the provision of preventative, curative and rehabilitative nursing care in hospitals, aged-care homes, the community and other health care settings.
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26 April 2023
What is end of life care?
End of life care is care given during the last few weeks of life. Palliative care can be helpful at any stage of a life limiting or life threatening illness. The focus of this type of care is managing symptoms and providing comfort and assistance.
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17 April 2023
Dementia and aged care
Making the decision between caring at home versus putting your loved one into care can be both difficult and stressful. Knowing about the services, government policies and costs of residential care beforehand can help you make the best decision, even if it has to be made quickly.
