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Personal alarm call system
Personal alarm call systems (PACS) or medical alarm systems assist people to call for help when they are in distress and cannot reach the phone. These systems allow the user to get assistance in an emergency with the push of a button.
Presbycusis
Presbycusis is a common type of hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear and auditory nerve as people age leading to a gradual loss of hearing.
Provisional Fee
A provisional fee is a payment charged by an aged care home when an income- tested fee has not been calculated. You cannot be charged income -tested fees for the first 28 days of moving permanently into an aged care home.
Psychogeriatrician
A psychogeriatrician is a medical practioner who specialises in the treatment of older people with psychological and psychiatric problems.
Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder that causes problems with movement and balance, muscle rigidity and tremor.
Palliative Care
Palliative care is the specialised care of people with a terminal illness with an emphasis on maintaining quality of life and comfort.
The aim of palliative care is to improve quality of life of a dying person and their family by relieving pain and suffering.
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