in Frail Older People In Australia, almost 1 in 4 older adults aged 65 years and over suffer from chronic pain Chronic non-cancer pain is a common problem among older people and has a significant impact on their quality of life. Medical comorbidities and polypharmacy are often additional challenges in managing these patients. Appropriate assessment […]

High-Risk Medicines are those that have a high risk of causing injury or harm if they are misused or used in error. Error rates with these medications are not necessarily higher than with any other medicines, but when problems occur, the consequences can be more significant. The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standard […]

[vc_row bg_image_position=”0% 100%”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Diabetes in the Elderly Around one-quarter of all people living in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) have diabetes. These people may have lived with the condition for many years and may be living withcomorbidities and diabetes-related complications, particularly with insulin management. As a result, care is often complex.? For older people living […]

Falls are one of the major causes of injury amongst older people and stand as the second leading cause of death worldwide. Did you know Falls are a major health issue in the community, with around 30% of adults over 65 experiencing at least one fall per year Falls account for 40% of injury-related deaths and one […]