Aged Care Can’t Wait
Former AMA president and GP Dr Tony Bartone writes about the tragedy unfolding in aged care and urges national action. Read More...
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Aged Care in 2020
Aged care will continue to be in the news as the sector absorbs the recommendations from the Royal Commission. Read More...
Depression in the Elderly
Knowing what to look for when it comes to risk factors leading to depression among older people is critical to understanding the different symptomology, diagnoses and treatments for this cohort. Read More...
Medicolegal: Residents’ Rights in Aged Care
With the Berrington group going into voluntary administration, Special Counsel David McMullen explores what safeguards residents have. Read More...
Rethinking aged care
Person Centred Care (that leads to greatest happiness, a good life) is often not well implemented. The terms of a ‘good life’ must often be set by those in Residential Aged Care – GPs are well suited to dealing with any complexity. Read More...
Reconnecting with the Elderly
People living with dementia in the community are often socially isolated, exacerbating their condition. It’s time to share something important with them – time. Read More...
Aged Care and the GP’s role
We asked some rural and city GPs for their highs and lows of caring for patients in aged care. Read More...
Will a Royal Commission Make It Better?
Traditionally, our Aged Care issue is in November and this month we would normally, in this column, be discussing how the health system can help people to live better for longer. But then along came the announcement of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Facilities. Read More...