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.
Slowly, some might say stealthily, the government is putting a greater onus on Australia’s elderly – and their families – to stump up a greater amount for their aged-care fees. On January 1 this year, the government introduced rules that made it harder for people who are entering residential aged care to collect a pension....
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The Australian Government’s Home Care Package Program allows older Australians to have access to different levels of support and care from a Home Care Provider of their choice. This support and care is provided to them in their own home, enabling our ageing population to remain at home longer. To access a Home Care Package,...
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It’s easy to assume that the elderly and technology just don’t go together. However, that certainly isn’t the case anymore. An increasing number of elderly people are turning to technology to help them stay active, both in mind and body. Take a look below at 6 activities that the elderly are increasingly enjoying thanks to...
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