Ageing
Series of leaflets produced in consultation with the NSW Aged Care Roundtable. Each leaflet focuses on an individual aspect of care to increase consumer knowledge and make the journey into residential aged care easier: Contracts and fees, Staffing, GP ser ...
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Permanent or short stay residence providing you with assistance with day-to-day tasks (such as cleaning, cooking, laundry); personal care (such as dressing, grooming, going to the toilet); or 24-hour nursing care (such as wound care, catheter care).
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- VIC
Information for culturally and linguistically diverse communities to better understand the aged care services available in Australia.
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Community/aged care workers provide general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship to people in their homes.
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Advocacy organisation for people over 50 in ACT. They work with politicians, policy makers, and service providers as well as media representatives, to make sure the views of people over 50 are heard and their needs are met.
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Advocacy organisation for people over 50 in NSW. They work with politicians, policy makers, and service providers as well as media representatives, to make sure the views of people over 50 are heard and their needs are met.
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Falls prevention booklet is aimed at older people living in the community and their families and carers.
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The general practitioner (GP) is a doctor providing general medical care and some care coordination.
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MND Advisors are qualified health professionals with specific local knowledge and experience of working with people living with MND and their families.
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MND NSW information service to answer questions from anyone who needs to know more about MND.
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Gateway to all aged care services. For people 65 years or older seeking information, advice and access to services.
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- VIC
Information about Australian aged care system in Languages other than English.
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The palliative care team specialises in interventions that can improve quality of life for people with life limiting conditions.
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The role of the nurse is varied and can include ongoing care and care coordination, often for people in their own homes.
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- TAS
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- VIC