Blogs
Part of our commitment to excellence in aged care is to bring you the latest information on many aspects related to our industry.
General advice
08 May 2023
What are Star Ratings for residential aged care?
The Star Ratings system is an Australian Government initiative to support older Australians and their representatives to make informed choices about their aged care services.
Care
03 May 2023
What is an enrolled nurse?
Enrolled Nurses provide essential hands-on care in aged care settings after completing accredited diploma-level training.
Care
26 April 2023
What is end of life care?
End of life care is care given during the last few weeks of life. Palliative care can be helpful at any stage of a life limiting or life threatening illness. The focus of this type of care is managing symptoms and providing comfort and assistance.
Care
17 April 2023
Dementia and aged care
Making the decision between caring at home versus putting your loved one into care can be both difficult and stressful. Knowing about the services, government policies and costs of residential care beforehand can help you make the best decision, even if it has to be made quickly.
Activities and benefits
12 April 2023
What is diversional therapy in aged care?
Diversional therapy in aged care is all about designing resident centered activities that help individuals to feel empowered and live their best lives. The focus is on improving an individual’s quality of life through a variety of activities that support their needs.
Care
03 April 2023
Person-Centered Dementia Care at Estia Health
Person-centered care is an approach to caring for people living with dementia that puts their individual interests, background and needs first. It ensures that their care is designed around them, not the carer or the home that they may reside in.
