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.
Consumer expectations for aged care have evolved greatly over the past few years. Aged care is more than just a bed in a home, it’s a place where an older person is safe and cared for, a new “home”. Good enough is not enough anymore, and with higher expectations, there is increased pressure on aged...
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Working in the aged and community sector has finally taken the leap in transitioning the sector and the services to be focused on empowering people to direct the care services they need against their own goals for achievement in wellness. I believe now is the time to focus on what it is that makes a...
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Private health premiums are changing. Late last year, Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, announced private health insurance reform to give consumers greater clarity about what is and isn’t covered by their premium. From April 1 next year, consumers will be given the option to choose from four categories of private health products – gold, silver,...
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