What is it Like to Live with Hearing Loss?

The most common reasons that older people are admitted to hospital are falls and accidents that have occurred in the home. According to Queensland Health, in that state alone at least one in four people over 65 have a fall each year. Over 40 % have multiple falls and over 30 % of those who... Read More

“The transition to aged care should be as stress-free as possible, preferably without the shock of needing to sell one’s home in order to move into permanent care”. There is plenty of talk about the ageing population and the increasing costs of supporting our growing elderly community. What exactly does this mean for a resident... Read More

There is no cure for dementia, and while current treatments manage symptoms, they offer no prospect of recovery. The main therapies available come in the form of medications and social programs. Drugs for dementia For Alzheimer’s disease, most medications aim to correct the impact to the brain’s chemical messengers – called neurotransmitters – particularly, the... Read More