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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Shingles (herpes zoster) is often thought of as an older person’s disease. But with reported cases up in younger adults, should the free vaccine be expanded?
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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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