Falls Prevention For Older People
Contrary to popular belief, falls are not inevitable and many older people can be prevented from falling. Some risk factors for falls are relatively easy to change and, where falls occur, the severity of injuries can be reduced. The first step is ... [... more]
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Cataracts Explained
Cataract is treated by removing the cloudy lens of the eye with surgery. After the cloudy lens is removed, it is replaced with an intraocular lens implant to restore the focusing power of the eye. Most surgeries are done as day procedures and do ... [... more]
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Osteoporosis And Exercise
Moderate, regular exercise should be considered an essential part of any osteoporosis treatment programme. See your doctor, physiotherapist or health care professional for expert guidance. Always start your exercise programme slowly and under ... [... more]
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Home And Community Care (Hacc)
Assessments are conducted to help people and their families or carers to identify their needs, identify services and to ensure people receive the appropriate mix of services. A care plan is developed, monitored and reviewed to ensure services ... [... more]
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Dementia - Changed Behaviours
This behaviour can appear very quickly and can make carers feel very frightened. However, trying to figure out what triggers catastrophic behaviour can sometimes help avoid it. Some carers find that keeping a diary can help to identify the ... [... more]
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Dementia - Through All Its Stages
People with dementia differ in the patterns of problems they experience and in the speed with which their abilities deteriorate. Their abilities may change from day to day, or even within the same day. What is certain is that the person's ... [... more]
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Dementia And Memory Loss
One of the main symptoms of dementia is memory loss. We all forget things from time to time, but the loss of memory with dementia is different. It is persistent and progressive, not just occasional. It may affect a person's ability to continue to ... [... more]
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Ageing - The Skin
The uppermost layer of the skin is called the epidermis. This layer contains pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) that give skin its colour. New epidermal cells are born in the basal cell layer of the epidermis - the living layer of the ... [... more]
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Dementia - Choosing Residential Care
Making the decision to find an alternative to caring for a person at home can be one of the most difficult decisions a carer will make - particularly if the person with dementia has been a long-time companion. Being prepared can help make this ... [... more]
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Aged Care - Helping People At Home
Victorian ACAS is a joint Commonwealth and State funded program within the National Aged Care Assessment Program. The service provides information and assistance to frail older people and, in some circumstances, younger people with disabilities. ... [... more]
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Retirement - Issues To Consider
In Victoria, the life expectancy for women is around 83 years and for men, 77 years. If you leave work at 65, for example, you could expect between 12 and 18 years (at least) of retirement. How are you planning to live those years? It is ... [... more]
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Healthy Ageing - Stay Mentally Active
Practice using your memory. For example, try to remember short lists, such as a grocery list. Use memory triggers to help you 'jump' from one item to the next. One type of memory trigger is a walking route that you know well. Mentally attach each ... [... more]
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