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.
Many couples have a special song – “our song” – that reminds them of a significant event or time in their relationship, like when they first met, their wedding or when they were separated by war. These songs are a powerful way of reconnecting with their shared personal memories and the emotions that go with...
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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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Urinary tract infections are a common problem for older people. While most women will develop a UTI at some time during their adult lives, men over the age of 50 are also particularly at risk. UTIs account for 1.2 per cent of all GP consultations. In Australia, three were more than 73,000 hospitalisations for...
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