What is it Like to Live with Hearing Loss?

97% of Australian adults have been exposed to the chickenpox virus and are therefore at risk of developing shingles at some point in their lives. (1) Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After chickenpox, the varicella zoster virus lays dormant in the nerves and it can reactivate... Read More

The main reason patients complain about their joints is because they are in pain. Common joints affected by osteoarthritis (wear and tear) are the knees, hips, shoulders and hands. Symptoms can range from: Joint stiffness, especially in the morning or from rising up from sitting Joint swelling or deformity Cracking or crunching in the joint... Read More

Retired medical professionals and community advocates would undertake random inspections of aged care facilities under a new plan being proposed by a national advocacy group for older Australians. Greysafe, a not for profit organisation that works to prevent the abuse, neglect and exploitation of older Australians, will write to the Federal Minister for Aged Care... Read More