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.
As I’ve grown older, I’ve become increasingly involved in issues of concern to older people, and am an active spokesperson against demonstrations of ageism in the media as well as in our wider society. So why, now, in the space of two weeks, have I turned, unwillingly, into something of an ageist myself? It’s as...
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Pain is uncomfortable for everyone – but why are older people less likely to report pain when they have it? The mechanism by which pain is perceived is very complex. There does appear to be some age related changes, but older people don’t perceive pain any less than younger people. That said older people in...
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Important matters are being discussed by parliamentary committees here in Western Australia over the next twelve months or so, and I seek your advice, attitudes, and thoughts on these matters. The matter pertains to elder abuse and is a Legislative Council Select Committee (Upper House, WA State Parliament) Inquiry into Elder Abuse. With the release of...
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