The idea for this book was seeded in Yvonne's past experience as a commonwealth nursing officer and her work as an aged care consultant. While this book provides information about residential aged care for carers and students of aged care courses it also raises concerns about the current role expectations and skills of care staff working within residential aged care facilities.

This book is also an attempt to contribute to the dialogue on the role expectations and training of care staff within their current and future roles in residential aged care.