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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What happens when there is no will?

What happens when a family can’t locate their loved one’s will when they die? Or if no will was ever prepared in the first place? The law dictates a strict “pecking order” of inheritance, and it won’t always comply with the deceased’s wishes – or family expectations. So, what happens when there is no will? Read More

Scabies outbreak at “disgraceful” aged care home

Last night, A Current Affair aired its program on the “disgraceful conditions” of a care facility in Adelaide, reporting ongoing infestations of scabies. Read More

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
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