Incontinence is the involuntary loss of bladder and/or bowel control. There are two categories of incontinence:Urinary incontinence - the involuntary loss of urine from the bladderFaecal i...

The clients in your care will come from vastly different backgrounds and have varied life experiences. Having knowledge of and respecting an individual's cultural background is crucial of being able...

Choking is the second most common cause of preventable death in residential aged care.Knowing how to prevent choking and correctly perform first aid for this life-threatening emergency is an essent...

There are steps you can take to make a clients mealtime as dignified and seamless as possible.To increase the likelihood of a client receiving the nutrition they need is to play an active role in t...

While home and community care settings do not necessarily present the same infections risks as acute care, they have their own unique set of challenges that must be considered by staff and organisa...

This week, we explore falls in aged care. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 140,000 people over the age of 65 were admitted to hospital due to a fall in 2021-2022. Despit...

 Sensory loss in older people is common. In Australia, 93% of people over 65 years of age are experiencing long term vision disorder, and 50% of people aged 60-70 have some kind of hearing los...

 Mobility is closely tied to our sense of independence, but also our social connectedness, activity and security.A person's wellbeing can be considerably compromised by a mobility restrict...

There are a number of reasons why older adults are more likely to experience oral health issues.Older adults are becoming increasingly more likely to retain their natural teeth, which require ...

Iron deficiency occurs when there is inadequate iron in the body.The main causes include not eating enough foods that are rich in iron, difficulty absorbing iron through the stomach and bowel, and ...