The chief executive of Acsa, Patricia Sparrow, said Queensland and South Australia had policies supporting the transfer of Covid-19-positive aged care residents to hospitals, but every other state was making decisions on a case-by-case basis. ...
Residential aged care is provided in aged care homes for those who need more care than may be provided in their own homes, with services including tending, accommodation, meals and laundry and nursing. The ...
The University of Queensland and Australian biotech giant CSL last month began injecting 120 Brisbane volunteers with a shot vaccine. A coronavirus vaccine being developed by Australian researchers has produced zero side effects in human ...
In our previous post we shared with you the list of Aged Care Facilities in New South Wales, today we are sharing 8 comfortable and home-like residential care homes in Victoria that might help you ...
Choosing a care home for our loved ones is tricky because we only want the best for them. If you are looking for a residential care home that provides home-style accommodation with 24 hours supervision ...
Learning about the illness can help you understand how it affects the person you care for and might make you feel more confident caring for them. You can learn about the illness by going to ...
We all love a good emoji. Billie Kempton, aged 80, is discovering the joys of the expressive icons (the masked face is her recent favourite) thanks to a new program helping to keep older carers ...
In the 90s, Cornell University researchers asked themselves: can mood determine performance? Can a feeling affect the way the brain problem behaves at work, over and above awareness and training? They wanted to check it ...
A new study reveals that cells in the human immune system store coronavirus information, so that they can battle it again. Not every infection is similarly unforgettable for the immune system. But the cells in ...
Dr. Ward offers the following tips to help a senior manage their behavioral health and ensure they are provided with the physical and mental care they require. Organize a medical file, digital or printed, for ...
For all nurses, mental health is an important topic. There’s plenty of facts and guidance for the ancient saying “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” You have probably chosen to help others with nursing. ...
Owing to modern medicine and technological advancements, people live longer than ever before. One-fifth of the US population is going to be 65 years old by 2050, compared to 12% in 2000, according to the ...
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