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.
COVID antivirals were once seen as a major weapon against severe illness. But new research suggests their benefits may be much smaller now, particularly among people with existing immunity. With Australia spending more than $2 billion on these drugs, researchers say it is time to reassess how well they actually work.
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Paid placements will help attract more speech pathology students, but aged care providers need support now. Limited access to speech pathologists continues to put older people at risk of choking, malnutrition and avoidable hospitalisations.
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A Queensland facility is overhauling aged care dining after a dietitian flagged salt-heavy, protein-poor menus falling short of national guidelines. Random food tastings, a new snack station and carer training are already shifting culture – though staff momentum, accessibility and expert oversight still need work.
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