What is it like to live with hearing loss? Many older people go years before they do anything about their hearing. Today we talk with audiologist Marguerite and her client Rosalie.
This is Part 3 of Leah Bisiani’s Understanding Dementia series – Read Part 1, Part 2 Diagnosis The only way to be absolutely sure that someone has A.D. is through brain autopsy after death. However, there is criteria that can be met with specific symptomology allowing an 85-95% accurate diagnosis. (DSMV). There is also a myriad of...
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There have been numerous cases of elder abuse reported in the media of late. And there are even more cases that are going unheard or even unspoken. “Majority of elder abuse occurs not in aged care – I would argue as COTA – the majority of elder abuse happens in people’s homes in the community,...
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On Valentine’s Day, Bill and Hazel share their story of everlasting love. In May this year the inspirational couple will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary and an incredible life together. Love at first sight Bill and Hazel, now 88 and 82, first met through a group of friends at a football match in rural New South...
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