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.
In a study conducted by The Royal Melbourne Hospital in 2014, research showed that that falls were the second biggest cause for elderly hospital admissions behind chest pain. There are countless reasons why someone might feel the need to start looking into in home care. The enquiries we receive at Prestige Inhome Care are constant...
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Transitioning to the New Quality Standards “Regulation is necessary but not sufficient”… How will providers be regulated and sanctioned against the new standards? Interview with Janet Anderson , Commissioner, Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
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Ngaire Hobbins, ‘What is the role of nutrition in dementia?’ Good nutrition is essential to the aged care experience, but a person living with dementia may struggle to communicate their needs. As care providers, it is vital to recognise their needs are being unmet, and facilitate options that ensure mealtimes are an enjoyable experience again....
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