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.
A significant milestone in the history for people with dementia Today is a significant milestone for Dementia Alliance International (DAI) and for people with dementia, having launched a landmark guide “The Human Rights of People Living with Dementia: from Rhetoric to Reality”, as a direct result of DAI’s advocacy and a rights-based approach. Including access...
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Pain is uncomfortable for everyone – but why are older people less likely to report pain when they have it? The mechanism by which pain is perceived is very complex. There does appear to be some age related changes, but older people don’t perceive pain any less than younger people. That said older people in...
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Pain is all too frequent for the elderly – however it should be noted that pain is not a natural part of ageing. If pain is not treated adequately it can lead to other clinical consequences – such as functional impairment, a higher risk of falls, mood changes such as depression and anxiety, disturbed sleep,...
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