Personal Care Attendants (PCAs)

Gwandalan: Supporting Palliative Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities Spirituality plays an important role in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture with many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people possessing strong beliefs about the existence of life beyond the physical realm. Life and death are viewed as a continuous cycle from birth to …

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This presentation gives an overview of the advantages and complexities of conducting research in residential aged care settings. This presentation includes a discussion about: ethics and informed consent, strategies for maintaining good relationships with research partners on site and the benefits for residential aged care facilities when involved in research. The content will draw on …

Swinburne University of Technology, Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults | Conducting research in residential aged care Read More »

Swinburne's  Seminar and Webinar Series on Ageing has been running for over 10 years. Presented by experts in health and ageing, the webinars cover a wide range of issues related to working with older adults such as cognitive impairment, life-stage transitions, late-life emotional experiences and psychosocial approaches for aged care residents and their families. The webinars are suitable for clinicians, trainees, researchers, students, …

Swinburne University of Technology, Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults | The Office of the Public Advocate: powers of attorneys and understanding capacity Read More »