Aged Care Health Issues
Vitamin D: Are you getting enough?
Our body makes vitamin D when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Surprisingly vitamin D deficiency is becoming increasingly common in many older Australians.
Medications: Ageing and drug side effects
If you are caring for someone who has a chronic disease they probably rely on taking a number of medications at the one time.
What is Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. Between 50% and 70% of all dementia cases in Australia are associated with Alzheimer's disease (Alzheimer's Australia, 2008). It mostly affects people aged over 65 but can in few cases occur in people as young as 40.
How to give a sponge bath in bed
A sponge bath can be an effective way to attend to an older person's hygiene needs between showering and bathing. A resident who is unwell, unconscious or recovering from an illness may need a sponge bath in bed.
Care of someone with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
For people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) even the most simple daily tasks can be exhausting.
What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens and thins the bones causing them to break easily. Osteoporosis is a leading cause of fractures and disability in ageing people.
Elderly care: What causes dizziness?
Older people often complain of feeling dizzy. People who experience dizziness may describe sensations of feeling faint, lightheadedness or loss of balance.
Vertigo is a type of dizziness accompanied by spinning or a whirling sensation in the head.
Why do I feel dizzy?
Dizziness in the elderly can have many causes. Dizziness is normally related to a number of factors and age related changes in the body.
There are many different types of dizziness. Most of the time dizziness occurs when walking or changing the position of the head.
Osteoporosis: Keeping bones healthy
Maintaining healthy bones and preventing fractures is essential for healthy ageing.
What is Stroke?
A stroke or cerebrovascular accident occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted.
Older skin and easy bruising
Bruising is common with ageing. Bruising occurs when an injury to the skin damages small blood vessels causing the blood vessels to break open and leak under the skin.
Disclaimer: This site is for information purposes only and should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem, nor as a substitute for professional advice with a qualified health professional or doctor.
