May 25, 2019

The Importance of Influenza Vaccination – Aged Care

The Importance of Vaccination

When it comes to older Australians, contracting the flu can have deadly consequences, and being vaccinated before the winter months can make all the difference to the wellbeing of an elderly loved one. Hear from expert in the field Professor Robert Booy.

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There is a Lack of Knowledge in Pain Management in Aged Care

When a person is living in aged care, there is an expectation that their medical and care needs are being adequately met. This includes pain management, as many people in aged care are dealing with pain because of various comorbidities. But the reality is that pain is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated in the elderly and... Read More

Incontinence: to provide care, you need to know how and why it happens

Incontinence is, in fact, one of the main reasons people decide to make the transition into residential care, according to research. It is often not until care workers begin working in the field that they can truly appreciate what’s involved with continence care and management.  Effective continence care and management requires staff to understand how the urinary and gastrointestinal systems work and the different types of incontinence and their triggers.  Read More

11 Things You Should Know About Dentures

What does dentist Dr Aodhan Docherty have to say about getting dentures? Dentures or ‘false teeth’ have been used as a solution for missing teeth for hundreds of years and still continue to be a cost effective and viable option. There are two common types of dentures: full (complete) dentures which replace all of the... Read More
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