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.
Living at home for longer is now easier for older people than ever before. There is a huge range of services available including preparing meals, transport, help in the garden, personal and nursing care. There’s also a more flexible way to fund home care under Consumer Directed Care (CDC), providing older people with greater choice...
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An Open Letter to the Aged Care Workforce I am writing this letter today to connect with each and every aged care worker and assure you all that the Government values the work you do to provide quality care for senior Australians in residential care and in homes all across Australia. We know that there...
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A worrying trend is the assumption that people with cognitive impairment cannot be expected to maintain a healthy weight, but as experienced professionals point out, the diminished ability for self-care can and should be matched by improving identification and solutions.
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