At 95, aged care resident David has found a renewed sense of purpose after being encouraged to take on a resident liaison/foreman role during facility renovations. His success has inspired more pairings between residents and staff with shared life interests and experiences.
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When an older person develops dementia, it can come with a number of different symptoms. Some people struggle with memory dysfunction and others with mobility, while some people live with symptoms that are difficult to explain – like hallucinations and false ideas. Experiencing things like hallucinations and false ideas can lead to anxiety, depression and...
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The “right to die” is a heated debate that’s raged on for many years. Despite huge developments in the medical field in terms of treatment and pain relief, there are still life-threatening conditions which cannot be cured and suffering that cannot be avoided. Palliative Care Australia admits that even with optimal care, there is still...
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