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The emotional roller coaster of caregiving

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14 October 2024

The emotional roller coaster of caregiving

Caring for a loved one is a journey filled with joy, connection and challenges, leading to an emotional roller coaster that often goes unrecognised.

Preventing falls in the elderly through improved balance

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03 October 2023

Preventing falls in the elderly through improved balance

Preventing falls in the elderly is a crucial aspect of ensuring their well-being and maintaining a high quality of life during their later years. Falls can have severe consequences for older individuals, often leading to injuries, reduced mobility, and a decline in overall health. As seniors may experience changes in balance, vision, and muscle strength, implementing targeted strategies becomes essential in mitigating the risk of falls.

Dementia Stages

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24 October 2023

Dementia Stages

Dementia can happen to anybody, but the risk increases with age. It depends on a combination of age, genes, health and lifestyle. Dementia is not a normal part of ageing. The majority of dementia is not inherited by children and grandchildren. In rarer types of dementia there may be a strong genetic link, but these are only a tiny proportion of overall cases of dementia.

Palliative Care Guide

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08 November 2023

Palliative Care Guide

Palliative care helps people live their life as fully and as comfortably as possible when living with a life-limiting or terminal illness. A palliative approach to care may be delivered by doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, volunteers and carers.

Estia Health Chef Masterclasses

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30 June 2023

Estia Health Chef Masterclasses

Our Masterclasses are part of Estia Health’s ongoing commitment to education, positive workplace culture, professional development and ensuring that our residents continue to enjoy tasty, healthy, nutritious meals.

What is the role of a Registered Nurse in Aged Care?

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20 June 2023

What is the role of a Registered Nurse in Aged Care?

A Registered Nurse (RN) in Aged Care has typically undertaken a minimum of a three-year degree at university and is a member of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).