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Childhood disability is not a priority in health systems. A recently published article in the BMJ by Cieza and colleagues argues why this needs to change. Firstly, the number of children with disability is increasing. ...
With Carers Week and Mental Health Week coinciding this year mental health groups, Queensland Mental Health Commission and Arafmi, have joined forces to shine a light on mental health carers. Australia’s informal mental health carers ...
Cerebral Palsy has been a part of brother’s Michael and David’s life since they were kids. 28-year-old Michael Casha has been a part-time carer for his older brother David for as long as he can ...
Merrin Ayton is a powerhouse of a woman with a lot more on her plate than most. Based in Mount Evelyn, she is a wife, mother of two, a full-time high school teacher and primary ...
Telehealth is the remote delivery of healthcare using information and communication technologies. Telehealth services may include virtual consultations, remote patient monitoring, and maintenance of electronic patient health records (Mayo Clinic 2017). Tell me more…. As ...
“I just keep thinking that I don’t want to rely on people.” Abstract Background Most people living with dementia want to remain in their own homes, supported by family and paid carers. Care at home ...
Bullying in the aged care sector isn’t a new problem in Australia, but it’s a growing one. Just ask anyone who works in the industry. Disturbing stories of intimidated, overworked staff, cruelty to patients, worried ...
The heart of care is all about emotional care. This requires a change in care services from simply providing task centred care. The shift from ‘doing’ it to accomplishing real emotional connection is at the heart of ‘being’ person centred. Dementia ...