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.
Technology is developing at a rapid rate and as a result, we’re seeing vast changes in the aged care industry. Not only is technology enabling elderly people to lead healthier and more independent lives, it is helping carers and medical professionals monitor their health, to ensure they get the help they need, when they need...
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Yesterday my friend rang me asking if I knew of any subsidised dental service her father could access. He had difficulty eating his meals and didn’t want people seeing his condition so was feeling isolated. He could not afford to pay for private dental treatment and feared he would lose his independence. Coincidentally, this month’s The...
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The government says this new approach is aimed at making the NDIS fairer. But many people with disability think it is about cost-cutting. They also say an independent assessment is a “nightmare” process that doesn’t produce an accurate picture of people’s lives.
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