HammondCare today farewells long serving Chief Executive Dr Stephen Judd who is stepping down after more than 25 years in the role. Widely regarded as one of the most astute minds serving health and aged care in Australia, particularly in regard to dementia care, Dr Judd has also presided over remarkable growth for the independent Christian charity. HammondCare Board Chair, John Kightley,...
A critical gap in training and resources to support people with dementia accessing palliative care and advance care planning in aged care will be addressed through a new $1.2 million Australian Government grant for the successful Advance Project, led by HammondCare.
As Victoria contends with a grim COVID-19 second wave, HammondCare Caulfield residents like Dennis Dirckze and Kate Ryan have a new way of linking with their loved ones and the world.
HammondCare continues to provide high quality residential care in all its care homes across NSW and Victoria and has deployed comprehensive corporate and local pandemic plans to protect the health and safety of residents and staff.
New research has recommended a trauma-informed approach to aged care for older people facing homelessness with more than half of older homeless people in urban areas reporting trauma experiences alongside a wide range of physical and mental health issues.
There is nothing like the feeling of wind in the hair and the freedom that comes from a spin on a bike – no matter how senior you are.
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