“Persons between the age of 75 and 85 are twice as likely as the average person to suffer a nonfatal injury in the bathroom.” ~ The CDCThis is why the bathroom is one of the first areas you should work to safety proof in your loved one’s home. While you may think this is something...
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Withdrawal from painkillers in aged care can look eerily like dementia, with symptoms such as disorientation and agitation. With Australia’s high opioid use in nursing homes, misdiagnosis is a real risk.
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When an activities coordinator resigned from the aged care home where she was working, she was never replaced. Now, it’s up to personal care workers to organise activities for residents.
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