Bolton Clarke enlists dementia researcher to improve nursing practices
Not For Profit aged care provider Bolton Clarke has partnered with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to increase evidence-based aged care nursing practices.
Bolton Clarke and QUT have appointed Dr Linda Schnitker (pictured, centre right) to a conjoint research position to develop knowledge that will help staff better care for older people. Linda, an academic at QUT’s School of Nursing, is also a dementia care research leader and an advocate for aged care nursing careers.
“We know 50% of residents in residential aged care live with dementia. Having Linda, who is a dementia care expert, in this position brings a level of practical nursing expertise in a research setting which is so important to the care we deliver to our clients every day.