Aug 11, 2017

What is it Like to Live with Hearing Loss?

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.

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Aged care advocate to visit Bupa nursing homes

The advocate whose efforts ultimately led to the royal commission has been told he can visit Bupa nursing homes. On Monday, aged care advocate Stewart Johnston flew to Melbourne to meet with senior Bupa management, including Managing Director, Suzanne Dvorak, and Director of Corporate Affairs, Roger Sharp. According to Bupa, at the meeting it was agreed... Read More

13 Top Tips for Boosting Your Immune System This Flu Season

As our population age’s scientists have discovered that our immune system deteriorates. This is immunosenescence, where there is a loss of effectiveness in preventing disease and infection and is associated with an increased susceptibility to infections. Our immune system is the first line in defence against invaders such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. Therefore... Read More

Carers can be avoidant of vital end of life conversations

Aged care workers may be more reluctant to start end of life conversations with residents and their families because they lack the training and prognosis tools to identify residents close to dying, said ageing experts. Read More
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