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.
Communicating with people living with dementia can be challenging at times. A panel with a range of experiences with people living with dementia shared their tips.
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Back in 2014 I encouraged the aged care and disability sectors to “move out of the silos” and share services, including sharing staff. I believe more firmly than ever that this needs to happen. I said back then there are undoubtedly common skills and attributes required of workers from both sectors. I suggested that a...
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Once upon a time extended families lived together. The “maiden aunt” helped out, looking after babies and young children, often preparing delicious meals – which was a tremendous asset to any family. Mum and dad could go to work, enjoy their sports and social activities knowing the children and in fact the whole household was...
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