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How to lighten the burden of dysphagia on family caregivers

  Swallowing requires very little thought for most people, but swallowing difficulties are common amongst older people, and can create a range of difficulties for the elderly and those who care for them.  The medical term for the difficulty of swallowing food and or drinking fluids is dysphagia, which can occur for a number of... Read More

Discovering Aged Care Careers – attracting and retaining a workforce

The demand for aged care workers is set to double in the next 20 years as Australia’s ageing population grows and increasingly requires support and care in their own home, in the community, or in residential care. Read More

Mandatory Air-Conditioning in Aged Care No Longer A Priority

There’s nothing quite like the Australian summer. Searing temperatures, high winds, and prolonged heat waves can have devastating consequences on our plant life, our animals and even our people. Elderly Australians are particularly vulnerable during the summer months, with issues like heat stroke, dehydration, exhaustion, and heat syncope all being very real possibilities for those... Read More
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