Asthma attacks are one of the more common chronic diseases in Australia and can hit any age. People over 65 years old are particularly vulnerable, with some sources stating between seven and 15 percent of the population in that age category are diagnosed with it and it leads to asthma attacks. When even such a … Continued
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Adopting a pet lends itself to a raft of positive contributions for seniors who make that leap. When people get older, they begin to worry about companionship, especially when any loved ones move out permanently. Seniors may be vulnerable most of all and when the issue is brought up to a medical professional for a … Continued
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No one is excused from any form of abuse happening in Australia, especially Elder Abuse. It comes from different ages, cultures, life states, etc. Elders in Australia are also one of the many victims of abuse, in fact, one in six Australian seniors are experiencing any form of abuse and most of the perpetrators are … Continued
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The past two and a half years have been trying times for the elderly, but when the danger of stroke is never far away in addition to contracting the virus itself, it’s time to take notice. Some may say that investing in aged-care programmes through finances like a reverse mortgage is a sign of getting … Continued
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The majority of seniors nowadays are experiencing depression — feelings of sadness, worthlessness, irritability, fatigue, and most of the time, lack of concentration. These kinds of emotions are expected if there is a reason behind, but if seniors felt it often, the situation might be more serious than it seems. According to the World Health … Continued
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With the rise of technology, it’s not just companies in the private sector that are trying to upgrade their system to stay “in the game.” The government and public sectors are now recognising the value of automation in boosting productivity and accuracy in task management. Keeping up with technology is very functional and helpful to … Continued
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Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest dangers any person could face as they reach retirement age. Detecting signs of it is also a tedious challenge, but one new development may be a step in the right direction. 3-HAA A joint research project by Macquarie University and the CSIRO tagged a certain blood biomarker that … Continued
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Why should you think about retirement and aged care if you’re still fit and healthy going through various stages of your life? Well, retiring in style won’t work without a plan, which should be contemplated early on rather than later in life. One of the important factors to consider in retirement planning is the decision … Continued
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Moving from your home into an aged care facility can be one of the most emotional life experiences for any seniors. Because of health concerns or a medical crisis, urgent action needs to be done with little time to prepare resulting in an interrupted lifestyle in retirement. The possibility of moving into aged care should … Continued
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