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.
Older people, as with other age groups, need to discern a reason for participating in physical activity. Public health campaigns have reached the ears of older people and they are aware of the health benefits of being physically active. A gap remains between knowledge and behaviour: the Australian Health Survey data show that less than...
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Australia has more than 2.8 million unpaid carers whose combined efforts equate to more than $60 billion a year (if this was provided by paid carers). These 2.8 million silent heroes play an integral role in providing informal care and take the pressure off an already stretched aged and community care industry. Jennene Buckley, CEO...
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There’s no place like home but sometimes our house can make navigating daily life harder as we age. You want to be able to enjoy later life so there is range of things you can do to modify your home for easier living, depending on your needs and stage of life. Falling is one of...
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