There is something special about being at home. The combination of familiar sights and sounds provide comfort and sanctuary from the unpredictable rigours of the outside world. Although the size and shapes of dwellings may differ, the essence of a home is defined by the feeling that it brings out in a person once the...
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Western Australia has become the second state in Australia to make voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legal, after passing historic new laws in parliament on Tuesday. The heavily amended Bill makes Western Australia only the 19th jurisdiction in the world to support assisted dying. “The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2019 has cleared its final hurdle...
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When an aged care resident enters the room of another resident, without their consent or even against their wishes, it’s a sign their needs are not being met. We speak to two dementia experts about how to manage this common problem.
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