It’s Amazing that such a Little Known fact could Cause such a Devastating Effect.

Barbara Braithwaite, Safe Swallowing Team • July 26, 2020

Working in Aged Care, you would realise that, next to falls, choking is the 2nd most common cause of death in ACFs. Having the right tools to identify this danger is a vital part of our important role in caring for the elderly. As a speech pathologist with 35 years experience in this training, I've been overwhelmed by the number of aged care staff recently, who have been seeking this information, struggling each day with residents' swallowing issues. Don't overlook learning about this often silent danger. Take the Course


Looking forward to increasing awareness of this little known fact. 

Enjoying Every Sip and Mouthful

By Barbara Braithwaite • December 12, 2023
As the festive season approaches, regardless of our background and culture, many of us take the opportunity to catch up with family and friends.

No ‘one size fits all’: is technology enough to address loneliness?

By Barbara Braithwaite • November 30, 2023
There are limitless benefits to the rapidly increasing use of technology across all ages. Research into high usage suggests social isolation can be an unwanted ‘side effect’.

Reducing Risk in Aged Care

By Barbara Braithwaite • November 23, 2023
I read an interesting article a short while ago by Nick Burnett MD Team Teach Australia & New Zealand about minimising restrictive practices and reducing risk for all in aged care, but of course this can be implemented more widely.
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