Alzheimer’s Early Signs One in 10 people aged 65 and over are affected by dementia in Australia. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder which leads the brain to shrink and brain cells to eventually die. Being the most common...
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How ED Triage Allocations Work When you enter the emergency department, you may be expecting urgent attention by the medical staff and their prompt care, thinking that you have faced a life-threatening crisis. However, in contrast to your...
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How to Perform First Aid for Choking In order to respond appropriately to choking, it is important to assess the severity of the airway obstruction first. This can be done by determining whether the cough is effective or ineffective. Effective...
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Common Signs of Choking Choking incidents are a serious concern to elders as it can quickly lead them to life-threatening situations. This is why it is important to know the signs of choking and ensure their safety. Below is the list of...
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4 most common eye diseases that cause blindness Vision problems occur gradually and therefore are hard to detect, especially aging eyes. However, early signs of aging eyes can be noticed via behavioural changes in seniors. For instance...
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Home Care Packages Home Care Packages (HCP) are one of the ways that older Australians can access affordable care services to get some help at home. They are designed for those with more complex care needs that go beyond what the Commonwealth...
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Choking Hazards for Elders Choking is one of the most common causes of death for elders. A person’s body slows down as it ages, and so even trivial things such as swallowing food can potentially become a huge risk. Loss of muscle...
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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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