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Aged Care Workforce Set to Quadruple, Where Will It Take You?

[ad_1] The Australian aged care workforce is in huge demand and as the nation prepares for the baby boomer generation to enter retirement, the ageing population is set to grow. Many Australians are already engaged in the aged care or disability care workforce, however, by 2050 that workforce is set to quadruple meaning that one […]

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Early Family Involvement Will Lighten the Caregiver Burden

[ad_1] A growing number of adults are becoming the primary caregiver for their spouse. The caregiver burden does not necessarily fall on the younger of the two, or even the presumably healthier mate. Sudden illnesses and accidents can play havoc in a home. In our home, my husband and I keep each other well-informed concerning

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A Condescending Vernacular – The Problem of Elderspeak

[ad_1] Many people naturally revert to something like baby talk when communicating with people who are elderly. More than simply a way to adjust to cognitive impairments that elders may develop as they age, this tendency is known as “elderspeak.” It often consists of using a singsong-type tone, exaggerating and prolonging words or syllables, speaking

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