Oral healthcare for the elderly
Age all by itself is definitely not a predominant or sole factor in deciding oral wellbeing. Notwithstanding, certain ailments, for example, joint inflammation in the
10 Proven Ways to Improve Patient Satisfaction
Recently, an analysis of over 30,000 online reviews of medical practitioners confirmed poor customer service is the patients’ biggest frustration. In fact, according to this
What’s the difference between a care home and a nursing home?
Families longing the emotional stress of placing a spouse or relative into care, often tell us that they find a number of the terminology surrounding
How Australian Healthcare Ranks Worldwide (2020)
Back in 2017, Australia was ranked as the second-best in the developed world by New York-based researchers, who placed their own United States system as
Selfcare for Caregivers: Strategies for dealing with stress
A caregiver or informal caregiver is an unpaid and without formal training member of a person’s social network who helps them with activities of daily
Caregiver Training: Senior who refuses to bathe | Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
In her forty years of working as a Practitioner Nurse, Mrs. Greeham could honestly say that she had seen just about everything in her profession.
How we can support older Australians affected by coronavirus
As corona virus continues, it’s vital that we support our older Australians Keep in contact regularly with older neighbours, friends or family Set them up
RESEARCH: Walnuts Preventing Cognitive Decline
Walnuts. Quite coincidental that they look exactly how our brain does. Did you know that adding walnuts to your diet could help protect against age-related
Can coloured crockery increase oral intake in dementia! The studies say YES!
People with a diagnosis of dementia can struggle to distinguish items due to the lack of colour contrast – think the white diet on a
Becoming Old and Needing Care – What are their options?
Home care, residential care, private nurse? What are the practical options for Australians who need help with everyday living as they age? With some “admirable exceptions”,
Residential Aged Care Costs – Why You Should Review and Plan Ahead
Easing the guilt and emotions associated with a parent or loved entering in residential aged care is a personal and individual journey. Before moving in, take
OPINION: On ACAT Assessments Privatisation
Two days before Christmas, the Federal Government announced the specialised teams who assess senior Australians for home care will be streamlined and privatised. These changes are proposed
