The UnitingCare Australia Aged Care Network today released independent modelling that demonstrates the full extent of the impact of the aged care budget cuts on sick and frail older people in residential aged care.
"I have lived on this earth for a long time. People ask me, what is your secret? When you’re creating, you’re always doing something new. It’s the opposite of old. Creativity is what makes the world go around. In engaging in truly creative work, you are releasing the little child within. The child’s view of the world is forever new and young. We all have it within us." Eileen Kramer, 101 – dancer, choreographer, costume designer, author, sculptor, illustrator.
In aged care, the quality, variety and nutritional value of meals is a constant source of opinion and feedback. By creating a Food Appreciation Program, which covers resident involvement in menu design, food preparation and special events, Lifeview has seen increased satisfaction in this highly important and emotional area.
UK dementia expert Philly Hare will help launch a toolkit developed by Alzheimer’s Australia Vic to assist councils to make their local community more dementia-friendly.
