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Ageing in Place, Dying in Transit
When death is certain, the question isn’t whether someone will die, but how. In regional Victoria, that answer depends less on medicine than on minutes - and those minutes are shaped by local government.TL;DR Four in five deaths in Australia are expected — the slow...
The Hidden Harm of Aged Care Star Ratings and SIRS
The Serious Incident Response Scheme was meant to protect aged care residents. But when incident data affects star ratings and KPIs, staff face pressure to stay silent. This article explores how a culture of blame is distorting care, risking safety, and punishing truth-tellers instead of fixing systems.
The Surprising Link Between Dog Ownership and Reduced Dementia Risk
Dog owners are 40% less likely to develop dementia — but are we doing enough to support pet companionship in later life?
Are Robotic Pets Replacing Real Care in Aged Care Homes?
When it comes to aged care in regional Australia, do robotic pets soothe the soul—or just simulate it? Real animals offer connection that machines can’t fake. Here’s why it matters.