Aged Care Insite Issue 126 August-September 2021 | Page 3

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MANAGING EDITOR Richard Garfield 02 9936 8628 richard . garfield @ apned . com . au
news
2 Changing GP increases meds
3 Earlier Alzheimer ’ s diagnosis
4 FTA could affect reform
HEALTH EDITOR Eleanor Campbell 02 9936 8629 eleanor . campbell @ news . com . au
5 SummitCare family speaks out
6 A life in books
7 Heart drug could treat
NEWS EDITOR Conor Burke 02 9936 8638 conor . burke @ apned . com . au
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industry & reform
8 Rapid response
Whiddon trials rapid COVID test
SALES ENQUIRIES Sarah Licence 02 9936 8710 sarah . licence @ apned . com . au
10 Better by design Using design thinking to improve care
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COVER Whiddon CEO Chris Mamarelis . Photo : Supplied
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12 Not ‘ over the hill ’ Making ageing more meaningful
14 Mandatory medicine More details on vaccine support plan
16 Profit before people ? Inquiry calls for staff ratios
17 Isolating the problem Isolation a threat for aged care
clinical focus
18 ‘ Safe and effective ’ Blood transfusions at home
19 Emotional rescue EI key to transforming aged care
20 Setting the standard Time for PIVC clinical standard
21 Ready to listen Helping prevent abuse and assault
specialty focus
22 Sharing their story Creative writing tells story of chronic loneliness
practical living
24 Housing dilemma Housing options don ’ t deliver
workforce
26 Taking control back Restoring wellbeing in health care
27 Stepping up Nurses can transform care
26 22 10 28 20 24 technology
28 Upping IT game Bringing innovation to aged care
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