When Is It Time for Residential Aged Care?

Most of us know very little about residential aged care homes until we need to! What can you do today, so you and your family are better prepared when decisions need to be made if a loved one’s health or mobility declines? You'll learn: What residential care actually looks like day to day What families can do to stay involved in a loved one’s life (hint: staff want your help) Why the decision to move a loved one into a home is not giving up How staff play a key role in enriching residents’ lives Guest: Professor Helen Rawson, Registered Nurse, Deputy Head of Monash School of Nursing and Midwifery, and the National Centre for Healthy Ageing. Hosts: Tracy Parish & Dr Taya Collyer Links & References The A-PRECISE model: Building capacity to prevent and manage infections in residential aged care – Monash University / NCHA Living Lab Project Monash School of Nursing and Midwifery A Mixed-Methods Exploration of Staff Needs for Coping With Grief and Loss in Residential Aged Care – Monash University Research Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) – Aged care workforce data My Aged Care OPAN – Older Persons Advocacy Network Carers Victoria NCHA Living Labs Research Program NCHA Community and Resources Hub NCHA Healthy Ageing Resources Disclaimer: Helen, Tracy and Taya are not medical doctors. This episode is based on research, but it's not medical advice. Please talk to your GP for advice tailored to you. Produced by Miniature