Signs Of The Flu – Professor Michael Woodward AM

One of the biggest challenges for providers of Aged Care Facilities is meeting the expectations of residents and their families. From my perspective, as an Aged Care Placement Consultant, I perceive that many families expect their loved ones to receive one on one attention 24/7. Of course, this is unrealistic as sometimes the other residents will... Read More

Falls are a serious issue for the elderly. Without the flexibility, muscle and bone strength of the young, many falls lead to injury, loss of independence or in some severe cases, can even trigger a downwards spiral leading to death. It is estimated that one in three people over the age of 65 in Australia... Read More

This is Part 2 of Leah Bisiani’s Understanding Dementia series – Read Part 1 here   The most common forms of dementia are: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s causes difficulties with memory, thinking and behaviour. The rate at which Alzheimer’s progresses differs for everyone, however it is progressive. Vascular... Read More