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.
Transitioning to the New Quality Standards “Regulation is necessary but not sufficient”… How will providers be regulated and sanctioned against the new standards? Interview with Janet Anderson , Commissioner, Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
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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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Falling is a serious matter. As many as one in three elderly Australians fall each year, with one in ten of these suffering multiple falls and up to thirty percent requiring medical attention. The rates are even higher in hospitals and aged care facilities. Falls can affect health, well-being and quality of life. By preventing...
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