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Understanding Dementia: A Comprehensive Guide for Aged Care Providers
What is Dementia? Let’s begin our discussion with the basic understanding of Dementia. It’s a collective term used to describe a set of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away, is the most common cause of…
The Role of Nursing Homes in Aged Care: From Care Respite to High Care
Aged Care Nursing Homes: The Nucleus of Aged Care Age Care, otherwise known as aged care, forms an essential pillar in our society. Notably, it takes care of our ageing population in their sunset years. At the heart of this care system, you will find aged care nursing homes. These homes provide specialized care for…
The Transition to Residential Aged Care: A Family’s Perspective
Understanding Age Care in NSW The realm of age care, often referred to as agecare, can be a maze to navigate for many families. This article is dedicated to elucidating the different types of aged care available in New South Wales (NSW), specifically in Sydney and Rooty Hill. Differentiating High Care and Low Care in…
Evolving COVID Guidelines for Aged Care Facilities
The continually evolving COVID 19 health crisis in New South Wales requires the government to regularly update guidelines to ensure community safety. In recent weeks, several active clusters of the virus have emerged in southwest Sydney and as a result, new guidelines have been issued to aged care nursing homes to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.…