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.
Falls are a very serious concern for older people. While most younger people can recover from a trip or fall quite quickly, the same cannot always be said for older people. There are various factors which can put people at increased risk of experiencing a fall, such as health conditions and medications. In fact, falls...
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Tales from the front line of seeking respite care for family carers and health professionals alike – a carer’s perspective As the festive season is in full swing and we start to wind down from the year that was, to refresh and recharge for 2016, take a thought for family carers that often do not...
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Caring for the elderly is a huge responsibility, and as many aged care workers will tell you – a great honour. It’s about giving back to people who have given so much to our society. Aged care residents have worked hard to raise their families or build careers – they have each in their own...
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