About 54,000 Australians have a heart attack every year, and in 2015, 8,443 people died from them. Meanwhile, it is estimated that in 2017 there will be 55,000 strokes among Australians, 80 percent of which could be prevented. For both stroke and heart attack, there are a few risk factors that can’t be controlled, such as age and family history, but... Read More

Research suggests that there is much benefit to be gained by continuing to stimulate our senses through the dementia disease process, as it has been shown to help reduce common symptoms of the disease such as agitation, aggression, wandering and provide comfort and improve emotional wellbeing. Our senses are wonderful things which help us to understand... Read More

Residents at Christadelphian Aged Care’s nursing homes are upset by the organisation’s decision to lay off more than 100 laundry and kitchen staff, according to reports in the media. But a spokesperson from the company told HelloCare the staff cuts are necessary in order to improve the food the company provides residents across its seven sites... Read More