Dignity of Risk Waivers: What They Actually Protect — and What They Don’t
A signed form is not a substitute for a genuine, documented process — and treating it as one leaves both residents and providers exposed.
2 July 2026
When Should a Resident Cease Walking? A Critical Look at a Controversial Topic
A senior physiotherapist’s perspective for residential aged care management.
Generic Lifestyle Programs Won’t Cut It for Your Highest-Risk Dementia Residents
An accurately identified need only produces a clinical benefit if the response actually meets it.
Naming the Behaviour Won’t Reduce the Falls
A behavioural label documents that an event occurred — not why. That distinction is where most falls programs stall.
Are Unmet Needs Fuelling Your Facility’s Falls?
What proportion of your falls burden is attributable to unmet need, rather than physical frailty alone?
