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Emergency Planning, Are You Prepared?
Emergencies are inevitable and unfortunately, they can strike at any time and anywhere, often without warning. You never know what is going to happen, yet equally we don’t want to live in fear of …
How Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Impacts Your Mind & Body
Neurodegenerative illnesses such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease are both caused by damaged brain cells. Whilst they share some similarities, the two diseases are actually very different in…
Parkinson’s Disease – The Myths, The Facts & The Platforms for Change
Today in Australia, 37 people will hear the words ‘you have Parkinson’s’ for the very first time. That’s one person every 39 minutes, every day1.
How Can Care Workers Prevent Hospital Readmissions?
Hospital readmissions are frustrating for individuals and families. We believe that bridging care from the hospital to home is key to ensuring a safe and seamless discharge home. Transitioning old…
Strategies for Engaging Loved Ones with Dementia
If you have a loved one who has dementia, spending quality time and finding meaningful ways to engage with them as their dementia progresses, is of utmost importance. Whilst the rate of dementia p…
Now Hear This!
1 in 6 Australians are currently experiencing some form of hearing loss, and for those ageing in place, this statistic can be as high as 3 in 4[1]! Every year during the first week of March we hel…
Just How Common is Delirium?
Delirium is more common than you might realise, especially in older people. Often delirium is mistakenly identified as someone having dementia or having worsening dementia. There is no doubt that …
Introducing COTA Australia
It goes without saying that older Australians play a crucial role in our society. Whilst it is a time to thrive, for others, particularly those with health or financial concerns, getting older can…
Care Management – who does it best?
So, you have finally gone through the hoops required to get your Home Care Package, and you want to get the most out of it, right? But what does that mean and how do you ensure you really get the …
