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, by Tatianna Gerard Incontinence at Night: Tips to Make the Bedroom & Bathroom Safer for Older Adults
Nighttime incontinence is often talked about purely in terms of managing leaks, but there's a broader safety consideration that deserves equal attention: the journey between...
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, by Tatianna Gerard How to Reduce the Risk of UTIs When Self-Catheterising
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the potential complications people may encounter when performing intermittent self-catheterisation. Because a catheter passes through the urethra and...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Self-Catheterisation: Steps & Important Safety Tips to Remember
Learning to self-catheterise can feel like a lot to take in at first. There are new supplies to become familiar with, hygiene steps to remember...
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, by Tatianna Gerard How Much Do You Really Know About RSV Risks? Key Facts for Older Adults
Winter in Australia typically brings increased attention to respiratory illnesses such as influenza and COVID-19. But this year, RSV has emerged as the most commonly...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Reading Support for Older Adults: How Assistive Technology Can Help Maintain Independence
Reading is something most of us do every day without thinking about it. We read medication labels, appointment letters, bills, forms, menus, signs, food packaging,...
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, by Tatianna Gerard How Blood Pressure May Affect Memory, Thinking & Overall Brain Health
When most people think about blood pressure, they usually think about heart health. High blood pressure is often linked to heart attacks, strokes and general...
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, by Tatianna Gerard 12 Common Blood Pressure Myths — And the Truth Behind Them
Nearly half of all adults have high blood pressure. In Australia alone, 2 in 5 people aged 18 and over, or 7.2 million Australians —...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What’s Driving Higher Prices for Nitrile & Vinyl Gloves in Australia Now?
You may have noticed that the price of nitrile and vinyl gloves has started to rise again. For many businesses — especially in healthcare, aged...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Medical vs Industrial Gloves in Australia: Standards & Compliance Guide
Many disposable gloves can look almost identical. But in practice, not all gloves are made to the same standard — or for the same purpose....
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, by Tatianna Gerard Pandemic Preparedness: Are We Truly Ready?
We’ve already lived through one global pandemic. But public health experts are clear — the next one is not a question of if, but when....
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, by Tatianna Gerard Common PPE Mistakes in Healthcare & Aged Care — and How to Prevent Them
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a critical part of infection prevention in healthcare and aged care environments. From protecting staff during routine care to reducing...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Top 22 Essentials Every Home Carer Needs
Whether you're a family member caring for a loved one or a support worker providing in-home care, you know just how demanding the role of...
