Aged Care Insite Issue 118 | Apr-May 2020 | Page 3

contents MANAGING EDITOR Richard Garfield 02 9936 8628 [email protected] news HEALTH EDITOR Conor Burke 02 9936 8638 [email protected] 4 High school students stay in touch 2 Motorheads gear up for Dementia Australia ambassador roles 3 Unintended harms of visitor restrictions in aged care homes NEWS EDITOR Dallas Bastian 02 9936 8637 [email protected] with residents through Skype 5 Woolies offers ‘basics box’ for house-bound people 6 How COVID-19 has affected the aged care sector royal commission 02 05 SUBEDITOR Robert Santos 10 Help me if you can Free guide to coronavirus for providers and carers SALES ENQUIRIES Ben Long 02 9936 8661 [email protected] 11 The unthinkable Federal government changes mind on ACAT privatisation 12 Helping heroes Protecting frontline workers from COVID-19 SUBSCRIPTION ENQUIRIES 02 9936 8666 [email protected] 13 Dementia on the rise 08 12 New figures point to need for more government action 14 Hear yourself think Could hearing aids slow cognitive decline? 15 Deadly duty What are the legal obligations for nurses in a pandemic? 20 Exclusive: Colbeck interview 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. Commission’s final order of business before hiatus industry & reform PRODUCTION EDITOR Kate Prendergast COVER A resident takes a virus test at an aged care facility in Barcelona, Spain. Photo: AP/Santi Palacios 8 Viral interruption Aged Care Minister on pandemic, waiting lists and more coronavirus special 16 The rise of COVID-19 How it began and how the world is coping 18 What we know so far 15 16 Australian virologist breaks down the situation practical living 22 The notebook Writing the lives of palliative care patients 24 Curbing carbs? Finding the right balance in a stigmatised food type 25 Show ‘em your smile Expert’s top tips for maintaining good oral health 26 Golden years How to plan for financial stability after retirement technology 22 27 27 Recognising risk Game teaches early signs of suicide agedcareinsite.com.au 1