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.
What does dentist Dr Aodhan Docherty have to say about getting dentures? Dentures or ‘false teeth’ have been used as a solution for missing teeth for hundreds of years and still continue to be a cost effective and viable option. There are two common types of dentures: full (complete) dentures which replace all of the...
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Australia has more than 2.8 million unpaid carers whose combined efforts equate to more than $60 billion a year (if this was provided by paid carers). These 2.8 million silent heroes play an integral role in providing informal care and take the pressure off an already stretched aged and community care industry. Jennene Buckley, CEO...
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Pain is all too frequent for the elderly – however it should be noted that pain is not a natural part of ageing. If pain is not treated adequately it can lead to other clinical consequences – such as functional impairment, a higher risk of falls, mood changes such as depression and anxiety, disturbed sleep,...
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