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Most pet owners will agree that animal interaction can improve physical, mental and social wellbeing. Many Opal HealthCare Care Communities regularly welcome animal visitors to spend quality time with residents. So why are animals so effective in residential aged care?
International Nurses Day celebrates the important role of nurses each year on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, the 12th May. A Voice to Lead, A Vision for Future Healthcare, this year’s theme pays homage to the brave and courageous work of nurses around the world.
Most of us hope to stay active and independent as they grow older, but for many elderly Australians, the physiological changes of ageing mean making a difficult choice. Eventually, older individuals must decide: move to a residential aged care home to receive round-the-clock care, or apply for a Home Care Package to get the support they need at home.
Tomorrow’s federal budget is projected to include a $10 billion boost to Australia’s aged care sector, with Aged Care Minister Greg Hunt saying it is “the largest [aged care funding package] in Australian history.”
