Aged Care Insite Issue 108 | Aug-Sep 2018 | Page 3

contents news MANAGING EDITOR Richard Garfield 02 9936 8628 [email protected] 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 NEWS EDITOR Dallas Bastian 02 9936 8637 [email protected] HEALTH EDITOR Megan Tran 02 9936 8660 [email protected] Lifestyle coaching for dementia HESTA recognises top staff New home for Oakden residents Funding for dementia network Loan plan disadvantages nurses Revamp for means test form Startups with a silver lining industry & policy 10 Crisis in care? Avoid the domestic worker model of care 02 07 PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Conor Burke 02 9936 8638 [email protected] 12 Joining forces Aged care providers merge 14 Tackling the taboo The difficulties in reporting elder abuse SUBEDITOR Robert Santos practical living 16 Ideas of masculinity SALES ENQUIRIES Ben Long 02 9936 8661 [email protected] SUBSCRIPTION ENQUIRIES 02 9936 8666 [email protected] Advocate talks about dementia and the masculine mindset 19 Just like home Designing facilities to better suit people with dementia 12 19 COVER IMAGE Glenys Petrie and John Quinn Photo: University of Queensland 20 From farm to aged care Sowing the seeds for a smooth transition 22 Desert oasis Dementia-friendly house set to take on the world PUBLISHED BY APN Educational Media GPO Box 4245 Sydney NSW 2001 ABN 58 090 900 999 Print Post 100008043 ISSN 1836-1501 OCLC 536881479 PUBLISHER’S NOTE © Copyright. No part of this publication can be used or reproduced in any format without express permission in writing from APN Educational Media. The mention of a product or service, person or company in this publication, does not indicate the publisher’s endorsement. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the opinion of the publisher, its agents, company officers or employees. clinical focus 24 We ain’t nothing’ but mammals Sexuality and the elderly 26 Let’s stick together The options for couples entering aged care workforce 26 28 28 In the heat of the night How temperature affects the wellbeing of residents 29 Renew the menu A fresh take on dining 30 Caught napping When nurses nod off at work technology 32 Face value Smartphone app detects pain 34 Electric dreams Residents tick virtual bucket list 30 32 36 Are you opt in or opt out? The My Health Record debate agedcareinsite.com.au 1