Aug 11, 2017

What is it Like to Live with Hearing Loss?

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.

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“Training quality aged care workers must be a priority to care for our elders”

Australia’s population is ageing. With developments in hechnology, medicine and nutrition – people are living longer. And as this ageing population grows, it not only creates a greater need for more aged care services, but also a growth in employment opportunities. Due to the changes in service delivery models and individualised home care services, there... Read More

The Importance of Influenza Vaccination – Aged Care

The Importance of Vaccination When it comes to older Australians, contracting the flu can have deadly consequences, and being vaccinated before the winter months can make all the difference to the wellbeing of an elderly loved one. Hear from expert in the field Professor Robert Booy. Read More

Hoarding in Later Life

People who have a hoarding disorder gather items to the extent that it affects their daily lives and living environment and they are emotionally and physically unable to discard these items. According to the International OCD Foundation, hoarding disorder affects two to six per cent of individuals worldwide. Hoarding is often more visible in older... Read More
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