Art therapy is a creative way for seniors to manage pain and stress and deal with memory loss. Studies have found that seniors who do art have fewer doctor’s visits, better physical health, and require less medication.
Reimagine the Aged Care Journey: Partnering for Choice Workshop
Reimagine the Aged Care Journey: Partnering for Choice Workshop Do you REALLY have the connection with consumers that makes your aged care service the best?
An aged care sector that’s fit for purpose in 2020 and beyond
2020 will be a big year for the aged care sector. Further scrutiny will come in the form of the continued Aged Care Royal Commission’s final report in November. What is less likely to make headlines are some of the more subtle but no less critical changes that we expect to see as a result of the commission and other longstanding challenges.
Erigo 2020: 20 Years in Care!
Registered in 2000 and re-branded in 2007, The Erigo Group (Erigo M.A.C. and Erigo Training) has been supporting health and aged care services for 20 years in 2020! Our Director and CEO, Karen Ross has over 30 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse (RN), and 20 years’ experience as a health and aged care Consultant, … Continue reading Erigo 2020: 20 Years in Care!
Residential Aged Care and Home Care Policies and Procedures
Erigo clients enjoy the piece of mind that their internal policies and procedures are up-to-date with the latest industry standards/practices and legislation as well as knowing we are on top of on-going changes as they happen. Our quality assured policies and procedures deliver on best practice documentation at your finger tips.
Saving money on aged care food a ‘false economy’
While keeping food spend low in aged care might seem like a cost-saving measure, it’s actually a false economy. That’s one of the messages Dr Sandra Iuliano, who provided evidence at the aged care royal commission, sent to the sector via an article published in the University of Melbourne publication.
The new Aged Care Quality Standards will soon be in effect. Are you ready?
With the deadline of July 1 2019 fast approaching, your transition needs to be underway. If you are worrying about what this means for your service, get in touch with us. We can support you to meet your obligations by July 1 2019.