10 questions to ask about cultural needs in residential aged care
Moving into a residential aged care home may often be a difficult and emotional decision. This can be even more…
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Managing your ageing parent’s health – their number one asset.
This is likely to be your parent’s number one topic to talk about – their health or lack thereof. Being healthy is not just about not being sick, it’s ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing’ according to the World Health Organisation. As your parent ages, their physical and mental wellbeing will be impacted. Ageing is a complicated process and the effects it will have on your parent and therefore you, can be challenging. Let’s work out how to keep them strong and healthy as long as possible – both physically and mentally.
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Embrace your age, live healthier
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10 questions to ask about dental and oral health needs in residential aged care
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Helping your elderly loved one take care of their health
Mum and Dad are older now, you’re worried about their health. They don’t eat well or exercise. They were raised…