by NRG Indigenous | Sep 21, 2016 | Aged Care Services |
We Australians are a nation of workers, and proud of it. According to the Fair Work Ombudsman, Aussies work an average of 38 hours per week but this figure pales into insignificance when compared to how many hours our health care staff put in. The Australian Bureau of...
by NRG Indigenous | Sep 21, 2016 | Aged Care, Aged Care Services |
A healthy, balanced diet becomes increasingly important as we age and the needs of our bodies change. On the whole, the elderly are less active than younger people, but this absolutely does not mean that they require less nutrients or fewer meals. Quite the...
by NRG Indigenous | Sep 21, 2016 | ACFI Optimisation, Physiotherapy |
The federal budget has been revealed, and with it a substantial set of cuts and changes to the Aged Care Funding Instrument, or ACFI. For those in the industry, this isn’t particularly surprising, having been on the horizon for some time now. What...
by NRG Indigenous | Sep 21, 2016 | ACFI Optimisation, Aged Care Services, Pain Management Programs, Physiotherapy |
When it comes to the many duties that an RACF must perform, the prevention and management of wounds and injuries is near the top of the list. This helps to keep residents healthy, mobile and independent. Remaining in good physical condition and free from pain...
