Time and time again, it is the retirement living and aged care staff who are caught in the cross hairs of negative media coverage. It is time we talk about their wellbeing.
On a recent visit to a village on the Central Coast of NSW, DCM Institute’s Operations Manager, Tiffany Folbigg, attended a local writers festival with residents.
Establishing professional boundaries is crucial. In this article, we explore how clear communication and delegation can ease the pressure on village managers.
In a sign of solidarity for retirement living, the residents’ associations in NSW and Queensland have come out speaking against the representation of retirement living by the 7:30 Report.
Establishing professional boundaries is crucial. In this article, we explore how clear communication and delegation can ease the pressure on village managers.
As the end of the year approaches and villages become busier, it’s easy to focus on just getting things done before the holidays. But one essential leadership trait often gets overlooked: kindness.
Robert Fitzgerald AM, Age Discrimination Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, has released new research ‘Shaping Perceptions: How Australian Media Reports on Ageing’.
Dementia Australia’s Cuppa Time for Dementia is back this October. With 421,000 Australians living with Dementia, this presents a great opportunity to raise awareness in retirement villages.
Australia’s severe weather season spans October to April, bringing storms, cyclones, and heatwaves. Learn how retirement village managers can proactively prepare to ensure resident safety and well-being.
DCM Institute’s networking events continued in Perth and Adelaide recently, empowering Village Professionals to collaborate and share experiences in the retirement living sector.
After more than a decade out of the sector Andrew Matthews is back at the largest full continuum of care village in Australia for Ryman Healthcare.
Scammers are increasingly targeting older Australians, but speaking up can be a powerful defence. We reflect on how creating a supportive environment can protect residents.