A recent Monash University study has shown that Australian nurses and midwives are at a high risk of burning out. A staggering 32% of nurses and midwives are considering leaving the profession. Some of the reasons they said were that they felt they are overworked and undervalued. The Monash Business School survey has been conducted...
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When a young person is diagnosed with dementia, there are limited options available for them when it comes to the time they can no longer remain living at thome. Many end up living in residential aged care facilities for no other reason than it was the only option available to them. However, Natasha Chackwick, chief...
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When an elderly person shows signs of becoming forgetful, their friends and family may jump to the conclusion they have some form of dementia. It can be a worrying time for all involved. But becoming forgetful does not necessarily mean a person has dementia. It may be nothing, or it could be a sign of infection, other medical conditions...
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