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.
For anyone working in the aged care sector the 27th February 2017 was a huge day in aged care services history. It signified the beginning of portability for Home Care Packages. For consumers, it was just another day of navigating a ‘confused’ aged care system. So what happened on the 27th February 2017? The Aged...
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Once upon a time extended families lived together. The “maiden aunt” helped out, looking after babies and young children, often preparing delicious meals – which was a tremendous asset to any family. Mum and dad could go to work, enjoy their sports and social activities knowing the children and in fact the whole household was...
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At the recent Royal Commission hearings, the president of the Australian Medical Association made the observation that geriatricians rarely visit nursing homes. The Hon Richard Tracey AM QC, Royal Commissioner, noted that, “It would be a rare day you would ever see a geriatrician in a nursing home. Is that a correct impression?” Dr Tony...
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