Aged Care Insite Issue 93 | February-March 2016 | Page 3

contents MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Bracey 02 9936 8668 [email protected] HEALTH EDITOR Dallas Bastian 02 9936 8637 [email protected] 05 28 08 30 NEWS EDITOR Patrick Avenell 02 9936 8610 [email protected] PRODUCTION MANAGER Cj Malgo 02 9936 8772 [email protected] SUBEDITOR Haki P. Crisden 02 9936 8643 [email protected] SALES ENQUIRIES Adele Flint-Elkins 02 9936 8664 [email protected] SUBSCRIPTION ENQUIRIES 02 9936 8666 [email protected] PUBLISHED BY APN Educational Media PO Box 488 Darlinghurst, NSW 1300 ABN 58 090 900 999 Print Post 100008043 ISSN 1836-1501 OCLC 536881479 21 26 34 news 02 Push for 24-hour RN cover 18 28 04 Calls for dementia strategy 05 Seniors go viral 06 Make the most of hospital 08 Indigenous pastoral care 09 CDC adds on another challenge 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. practical living 20 Bespoke nutrition Help for caring hands 11 Warm brains good for health 12 Elder abuse rampant industry & policy 14 Decisions, decisions CDC can’t always deliver quality choices 21 22 Diversify for a gender-diverse market The price of wellbeing Non-home owning seniors struggle 32 MASK-ED heroes Role-playing’s part in carer training Floored High-tech at home under residents’ feet 34 All that’s implied Breach of implicit duties can lead to dismissal clinical focus 24 Smooth transitions Hospital to home can be tricky 26 Medicinal cannabis Public acceptance, clinical understanding vital workforce 30 Care tailored for everyone Customise culinary delights 10 We make super surprisingly straightforward Between the margins Formal and informal supports necessary technology 36 Home alone Big Brother lending a hand Lacking bite Oral health is too often underdone Call your local Regional Manager to find out how call 1800 675 839 visit primesuper.com.au Call 1800 675 839 for a Product Disclosure Statement. Prime Super (ABN 60 562 335 823, RN 1000276) is issued by Prime Super Pty Ltd (ABN 81 067 241 016, AFSL 219723, RSE L0000277). agedcareinsite.com.au 1