Written by Ashley Young, October 2020. As social beings we rarely hesitate to reach out and help others who we… Read more Talk to yourself like a good friend
AGEISM
Written by Jane Turner, September 2020. I was thrilled to be invited to give an introductory talk in “Our Ageing… Read more AGEISM
AMAZING AGEING PSYCHOLOGY CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: March 2020
We are living in unprecedented times with the Coronavirus. The way we live is changing and our everyday lives are… Read more AMAZING AGEING PSYCHOLOGY CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: March 2020
A Senior Clinical Psychologist’s response to the Four Corners programme about abuse and neglect in aged care facilities. Part 4: Systemic Issues
In Part 3 we looked at the workforce related issues, specifically how carers are struggling to provide appropriate care to… Read more A Senior Clinical Psychologist’s response to the Four Corners programme about abuse and neglect in aged care facilities. Part 4: Systemic Issues
A Senior Clinical Psychologist’s response to the Four Corners programme about abuse and neglect in aged care facilities. Part 3: Workforce issues
The clinical issues were referred to previously in Part 2, and included the fact that 40% of residents are depressed.… Read more A Senior Clinical Psychologist’s response to the Four Corners programme about abuse and neglect in aged care facilities. Part 3: Workforce issues
A Senior Clinical Psychologist’s response to the Four Corners programme about abuse and neglect in aged care facilities: Part 2
In Part 1 of this blog, I introduced the tip of the iceberg metaphor in relation to the care staff… Read more A Senior Clinical Psychologist’s response to the Four Corners programme about abuse and neglect in aged care facilities: Part 2
My response to the Four Corners programme about abuse and neglect in aged care facilities: Part 1
The Australian population is ageing. Approximately a quarter of a million people live in residential aged care facilities (AIHW, 2015).… Read more My response to the Four Corners programme about abuse and neglect in aged care facilities: Part 1
Making Choices in Old Age
It is a very daunting task when you need to make major life decisions and choose one option from a… Read more Making Choices in Old Age
