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Dutch residents are not bullied in Australia - Thursday, 2 September
A report in DPS eNews on 26 August and on the AgedCareGuide.com.au website, about the results of a study on the incidence of bullying in nursing homes in the Netherlands, is not representative of aged care homes in Australia where bullying is not a common occurrence. “I have not seen the study but I do know that in the Netherlands there are cultural issues arising that have not previously ... Read More ›
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CKD a rising burden on Australia’s hospitals - Thursday, 2 September
Hospitalisations related to chronic kidney disease (CKD) are increasing, and look likely to remain a significant burden to Australia’s health care system, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. People with CKD require extensive hospital services, particularly those with end-stage kidney disease who need regular dialysis or a kidney transplant to survive. The ... Read More ›
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Obesity high risk factor for hip reconstruction patients - Thursday, 2 September
Research published in the Medical Journal of Australia reveals that obese and morbidly obese patients are at greater risk of complications after a total hip reconstruction than non-obese patients. Researchers from St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne found that the risk of complications in the first 12 months after total hip arthroplasty (THA) increased by 7% for each unit increase ... Read More ›
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Volunteers available to help with tax returns - Thursday, 2 September
The Australian Tax Office’s free “Tax Help” program offers assistance to low income earners to complete their tax returns. Tax Help is a free, confidential service with over 1,300 trained community volunteers offering help and guidance. The program is available to people with straightforward tax matters and volunteers are available to help people prepare and lodge their tax return and understand ... Read More ›
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Red Cross reassuring phone service - Thursday, 2 September
The Australian Red Cross is helping elderly people stay safe by giving them a reassuring daily phone call to ensure that they are safe and well. If the phone call is not answered, Red Cross initiates an emergency procedure and arranges assistance if required. The Telecross service provides peace of mind to clients and their families, and allows the elderly and housebound to maintain their ... Read More ›
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Recognition and rewards for Victorian carers - Thursday, 2 September
Minister for Senior Victorians, Lisa Neville, has announced two initiatives to recognise and reward carers. The first is a Victorian Charter supporting people in care relationships to acknowledge the role of carers in our society through 10 key principles. The Charter articulates the rights and responsibilities of people in care relationships and seeks to empower carers to access the services ... Read More ›
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Heavy calcium use a heart risk - Wednesday, 1 September
The use of calcium supplements to prevent and treat osteoporosis should be reassessed after a new study has shown that they can increase the risk of heart attacks by 30%. The researchers led by Dr Mark Bolland of Auckland University, analysed five studies of more than 8,000 patients with half on calcium. Of the patients who took calcium supplements, 143 had heart attacks compared to 111 on ... Read More ›
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NSW information to protect women’s financial security - Wednesday, 1 September
An expert in elder law, Sue Field, from the School of Law at the University of Western Sydney (UWS) has teamed up with The Older Women's Network (OWN) New South Wales (NSW) to produce a set of publications aimed at elderly women. The How Could They? series of brochures tackles issues such as financial abuse, negotiating new relationships, going guarantor, gifts and loans, and buying a 'granny ... Read More ›
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Bush nurses celebrate a century of Victorian service - Wednesday, 1 September
More than 200 bush nursing representatives from Victoria’s most remote and rural locations have been honoured by Minister for Health, Daniel Andrews, for their contribution to a century of bush nursing in Victoria. Since the beginnings of the Victorian Bush Nursing Association (VBNA) in 1910 - initiated by the Governor General’s wife who noted the dire need for health care in rural communities ... Read More ›
