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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Is Pain for People with Dementia a Problem?

People with dementia feel pain the same as all of us but their deteriorating brain function can mean that they can’t clearly communicate their distress; instead they may be agitated, restless or shout out. By working together as a multi-disciplinary team, looking for non-verbal signals and acting quickly we can control their pain and help... Read More

Expert urges aged care residents to start the conversation about advanced care planning

In this episode of Grey Matters, Tracey and Ben talk about the importance of advance care planning and how to start the conversation about your medical wishes as you age. Having an advance care plan in place can help you get the best care as you get older while also easing stress for family members... Read More

Premature Deaths in Aged Care: Fall Prevention and The Dignity of Risk

A recent study found that thousands of older people were dying from incidents that could be easily preventable. Between 2000 and 2013, there were over 21,000 aged care residents who died in care. And of them 15.2% died because of “external causes”. The number one external cause of these deaths were falls. It was found... Read More
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