Demystifying Aged Care
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Join our host, legendary broadcaster and former 6PR Nightline presenter, Graham Mabury, as we discuss the ageing journey and what really matters to you when it comes to growing older. Each episode explores a range of topics around the emotional, physical, spiritual and financial aspects of ageing with experts, seniors and their families contributing advice, personal experiences and thought-provoking commentary.
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S2:E6 Staying young even when we are getting older
December 06, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe hit ABC docuseries Old People’s Home for Four-Year-Olds showed us the positive physical and mental health benefits of intergenerational activities involving seniors. But why is social connection and daily activity so important when it comes to remaining young and feeling valued? In this episode, Graham Mabury chats with Murdoch University’s Associate Professor of Nursing, Susan Slatyer about care that suits the individual. We also learn more about Susan’s inspiring research into dementia...
S2:E5 Home is where the heart is
November 29, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBAs we travel the ageing journey, it’s natural to want to remain in our own home, surrounded by the things we love. While we might need some help with daily tasks, shopping or personal care, we want to maintain our independence and live life to the full. Graham Mabury meets Dolly Weaver, one of WA’s busiest seniors to find out how home care has kept her and husband Kenneth together in the family home while they both pursue their individual passions. Baptistcare’s General Manager of Customer S...
S2:E4 You asked, and now we answer - responding to questions from our listeners
November 22, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWhile Graham Mabury’s new show is a podcast and not talkback radio, he still loves to hear from listeners. In this episode it’s time to ask Baptistcare CEO Russell Bricknell and resident aged care expert Duncan Guy some of the most common questions and queries. Get in touch: [email protected] In this episode: Connect to My Aged Care here or by calling 1800 200 422. Visit Centrelink here or call 1300 169 468. For information on the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) process visit...
S2:E3 Food glorious food
November 14, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIf you think the food in residential aged care consists of overcooked vegetables, tough meat and bland food, think again. Different flavours, textures, colours and presentation is defining the new food movement slowly gaining momentum across the sector. Baptistcare Executive Chef Todd Cheavins drops in for a culinary conversation with Graham Mabury and gives him a taste of the exciting new approach to dining across Baptistcare’s residential care facilities. Get in touch: podcast@baptistcare...
S2:E2 Working in aged care - what’s it really like?
November 08, 2021 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBYou might be surprised to know that Australia’s aged care sector employs more than 360,000 extraordinary workers who care for more than 1.5M older people. While many of us associate aged care with nurses, they only make up around 20% of employees. This dynamic workforce is comprised of other roles such as personal care assistants, support workers, lifestyle coordinators, allied health professionals, cleaning, laundry, catering and administration. Graham Mabury sits down for a chat with two o...
S2:E1 Diversity within diversity - multicultural ageing
October 27, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBAccessing the information needed to make important decisions about aged care can be overwhelming for anyone. But it is especially difficult if you’re from a culturally and linguistically diverse background (CALD). Many CALD seniors worry they will lose their identity, culture and diversity if they enter the aged care system. Host Graham Mabury chats with lifelong friend and President of the Ethnic Communities Council of Western Australia, Suresh Rajan, about some of the unique challenges fac...
Ep. 6: Planning for the end of life
June 05, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWhile every person on our planet is unique, we all share the human experience. We are born, and we eventually die. Yet while we freely celebrate and share stories and experiences of birth, the subject of death has never been treated in quite the same way. Join our host Graham Mabury as he sits down to discuss the practical, legal and spiritual aspects of our death with Lana Glogowski, Executive Officer at Palliative Care WA and Wade Sinclair head of Chaplaincy Services at Baptistcare. In thi...
Ep. 5: The importance of connection
June 04, 2020 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBAs humans, we naturally crave connection with others and perhaps never more so than when we enter our latter years. While there’s no medical prescription to treat loneliness and social isolation, the gift of time from strangers is proving to be a powerful antidote for residents living in aged care facilities. Joining our host Graham Mabury to share their stories are aged care resident Alister Milne and his wife Jill Milne, and Ruth Bell, a retiree who is delivering joy and connection to aged...
Ep. 4: Living with dementia
June 03, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThe prevalence of dementia poses a number of challenges for the aged care sector as well as families who are caring for a loved one impacted by the condition. Joining our host Graham Mabury and bringing their unique and personal perspectives is Professor Ralph Martins AO, a leading expert in the diagnosis and prevention of dementia, Russell Bricknell CEO of Baptistcare and Lorraine Dusting, a nurse whose mother Shirley has dementia and now lives in residential aged care. Get in touch: podcas...
Ep. 3: Retirement - the dollars and the sense
June 02, 2020 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBRetirement is a life-stage that seems to evoke either great joy or great fear. Some of us can’t wait to down tools, stop the daily commute and say goodbye to endless meetings while for others there is a sense of impending dread as retirement approaches. Join our host Graham Mabury as he sits down to discuss all things retirement with The West Australian ‘Your Money’ columnist and financial adviser Nick Bruining and Ivan Halbert who lives at Baptistcare’s Yallambee Retirement Village and is l...
Ep. 3: Retirement - the dollars and the sense
June 02, 2020 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBRetirement is a life-stage that seems to evoke either great joy or great fear. Some of us can’t wait to down tools, stop the daily commute and say goodbye to endless meetings while for others there is a sense of impending dread as retirement approaches. Join our host Graham Mabury as he sits down to discuss all things retirement with The West Australian ‘Your Money’ columnist and financial adviser Nick Bruining and Ivan Halbert who lives at Baptistcare’s Yallambee Retirement Village and is l...
Ep. 2: Secret life of aged care
June 01, 2020 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode we are out to bust the myths and get an insider’s view on how life changes when you move into an aged care facility. Is the old-fashioned nursing home stereotype still the reality or have things changed? Joining Graham Mabury for this conversation are Baptistcare Chief Executive Officer, Russell Bricknell, Senior Occupational Therapist, Jodi Taylor and two residents from Baptistcare Yallambee Residential Care - Elaine Angell and Chris Rotherham. Get in touch: podcast@baptistc...
Ep. 1: Starting the aged care journey
May 31, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWe all want to transition into our later years feeling happy, enriched and connected, but for many of us thinking about ageing and the care and support we might need can be daunting. In this episode Graham Mabury is joined by Duncan Guy, the Customer Care Manager for aged care provider, Baptistcare and Robert Woodford who is sharing his personal story of how he accessed funding and services to remain living independently in his own home. Get in touch: [email protected] In this episo...