Part 1 – Medication for Seniors: 6 Common Problems Many seniors are required to take medication regularly in order to manage their health conditions and improve quality of life. However, many fail to consider potential risks involved with...
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Enhancing Elder’s Safety and Independence at Home Home is a safe place that most elders wish to stay in. To make this possible, it is important to ensure that their home environment is safe and supportive for their needs. All aspects must...
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What is Home Care? Home care is a range of services provided by healthcare professionals and carers that assists individual needs and independence. As one gets older, living independently can become more difficult. From getting out of bed to...
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Lewy Body Dementia & 5 Main Symptoms Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the third most common type of dementia, after Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. LBD affects more than 100,000 individuals in Australia, those who are especially over...
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Senior Hoarding: Understanding Emotions You may often find seniors hoarding and holding onto items that are no longer necessary or of use for them. Such a behaviour makes houses unorganised and limits storage space. Consequently, this often...
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Bathroom Aids for Seniors One of many places where everyday tasks are involved is the bathroom, where people go often to wash hands, use the toilet and have a shower. However simple they may seem, such daily tasks become difficult for seniors to...
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Travelling with Dementia – 6 ways to tell if it will work Travelling or going on a holiday can be tricky with an older adult who has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This is because people with dementia respond differently depending on...
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What is Caregiver Burden? Every caregiver may experience a caregiver burden. This is a phenomenon where the carer goes through a cumulative emotional, physical, and financial toll over a period of time. Some factors that contribute to the burden...
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Relieving Caregiver Burden Although situations may seem dire as a caregiver, there are many services and support options available to reduce caregiver burden. Knowing these services will help relieve and prepare any difficulties faced while...
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How to Manage Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic disease experienced by many people in the modern world. According to a 2021 survey conducted by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 1 in 5 Australians aged 80-84 are living with diabetes...
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