Emergency Care Plan Do you have an emergency care plan? What is an emergency care plan? Ask your home care provider to develop one and share it with you. When you care for somebody who depends on you, putting your life on hold while you deal with...
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Supporting loved ones with chronic pain A chronic disease is a long-term condition that doesn’t get better on its own and is not cured completely. Caring for someone with a chronic disease is challenging and emotionally draining. This is because...
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Oral Hygiene Good oral health enhances your life. Healthy set of teeth enables you to chew and savour tasty and nourishing meals. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to dental hygiene. If your mouth is not taken care of properly...
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Dementia: Person-Centred Care A person’s journey with dementia is a unique experience, varying from person to person. While there may have been a particular diagnosis of dementia and treatment in place for a person, continual evaluation of their...
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Falls Alarm Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury in older Australians, with around 30% of those aged over 65 years experiencing at least one fall each year. For the safety of loved ones, helpful devices can be used, one of which is...
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Could it be sepsis? Do you have an infection or wound? Is it not getting any better? If that’s the case, you may need to ask yourself, “Could it be sepsis?” Sepsis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition triggered by the...
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Stroke: Think F.A.S.T A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, leading to lack of oxygen and limiting other nutrients being supplied to your body system. This can consequently bring damage or death of...
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Keeping your feet busy is important, as it promotes alertness and balance to your body. This can reduce risks of falling, ensuring safety and keeping you independent. There are 6 ways to staying active on your feet: 1. Hydrate and eat...
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Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) are a relatively common but unpleasant problem which affects the bladder and /or kidneys. Symptoms may include: Changes in bladder habits Burning pain with urination Back or tummy pain Urinary urgency...
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“You stole all my money!” “You poisoned my food!” “You have trapped me in this prison!” False accusations are a common behaviour observed in people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Such suspicious delusions are referred to as paranoia...
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