You can prevent falls with this video assessment of what to watch out for:
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Every Victory Counts is a e-book by Monique Gitroux MD and Sierra Farris PA-C MPAS and by 40 leaarding Parkinson’s specialist contributors. It is about understanding Parkinson’s and improving the quality of your life by exploring new ways to live better with this disease. You can’t control Parkinson’s but you can control how you live … Read more
Choosing the best and most appropriate aged care option can be confusing. To help simplify things, we talked to industry professionals and aged care advocates about what to look for, what to avoid, and key issues to be aware of when searching for the best aged care service providers. The following are the official Government … Read more
Here are reports into the current aged care crisis: Inquiry into the Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities in Australia – March 2018 Community Managed Aged Care – March 2018 Inquiry into the Financial and tax practices of for-profit aged care providers – June 2018
Sometimes we know something is wrong with our loved ones but we are not sure of their mental wellness. This video describes the difference between pathy, anxiety and depression. Below there are some treatment options described:
Nina Bagnall has written this great ebook that explains about your body and how it operates so you can maintain better health. There is no reason why we cannot stay looking good, both inside and out; remain healthy; have vitality and energy, and keep a keen brain at age fifty and beyond. With this in … Read more
Certified laughter yoga teachers, Estelle and Jim Brodeur, run through a series of laughter yoga exercises. Why laughter yoga? Estelle explains, “When we laugh in a group with good eye contact, and a sense of child-like playfulness, then laughter becomes real and contagious. Science tells us that our bodies and brains don’t know the difference … Read more
With the timing of a professional comedian, this diminutive “little old lady” shines a very funny light on the foibles of aging, to the delight of an audience filled with senior-care experts.
Personal alarms are safety devices that, when triggered, send an alert to a pre-set number of mobile phone numbers or a 24-hour monitoring service. We lab test and review the latest models, including watches and pendants, to help you find the best personal alarm for an emergency. A personal alarm is always on and monitors: … Read more
Poor nutrition in older people is a major health problem. It is estimated that 30% of people aged 60 years or older, who live independently, suffer from some degree of malnutrition. These people tend to become sick more often and take longer to recover than those who are well nourished. Good nutrition is important for … Read more