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19/08/2022

The Wound Awareness Week on 15-21 Aug 2022

Every day, nearly half a million Australians suffer from a chronic wound, with the cost of managing this close to $3 billion annually.

Despite this, wounds remain a silent epidemic, and wounds can affect people at any stage of life.

Therefore, Wound Awareness Week, the Wound Society of Australia's most important annual event, aims to raise awareness of chronic wounds among healthcare professionals and the public.

For more information on Wound Awareness Week, please visit：
https://reurl.cc/oQ0q5v

12/08/2022

Arriving at the Emergency Room: What You Need to Know

When you need to use emergency services, please know in advance that when you arrive at the emergency room, the following situations will occur, please be patient and cooperate with the assistance of medical staff to get treatment as soon as possible.

Process 1: Triage process
Upon arrival at the emergency room, medical staff will triage patients who have been injured or in a more serious condition. A triage nurse will ask about your condition so that you can get the medical assistance you need.

Process two: Wait
During busy times, patients with less urgent conditions will need to wait for a long time, because the medical staff will give priority to treating patients with more serious conditions, so please be patient with less severe conditions.

Procedure 3: Treatment
An emergency nurse or doctor will ask you questions and do some tests and tests. If you need more care, you will be taken to the emergency room for treatment or hospitalized as appropriate.
Before you leave, your healthcare provider may give you some medication to take home with you or suggest that you consult your family doctor later.

Procedure 4: Go to the emergency room only in an emergency
Go to the emergency room only in an emergency, so that patients with urgent needs can be taken care of immediately.

If you need non-emergency medical care, there are many options below:
• Talk to your family doctor
• Call the toll-free to healthdirect
• Consult your pharmacist
• Contact a family doctor who provides off-site services

For more information, please visit:
https://reurl.cc/4p1MxV

05/08/2022

Let's thank the aged care employees for their hard work!
Aged Care Employee Day is an initiative of the Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA). It is an annual celebration supporting and honouring Australia's residential, home and community aged care workers.

Aged care is not an easy task. This job requires more professional skills, patience, care and responsibility.

Therefore, we should pay more attention to such a festival. On this special day, let's pay tribute to those who are working hard on the frontlines of aged care.

It is your dedication that enables more elderly people to have a healthy and happy old age.
Aged & Community Care Providers Association

29/07/2022

Shingles (herpes zoster)：

🔎What is shingles?
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful, blistering rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. You can only get shingles if you have had chickenpox in the past.

🩺What are the symptoms of shingles?
The initial symptoms of shingles include:
• pain
• a burning, tingling or itching sensation
• a stabbing sensation
• sensitivity to touch
• numbness in the affected area of the body
• sensitivity to light
• fever and/or headache
• fatigue

🩸What causes shingles?
Anyone who has had chickenpox in the past can develop shingles. Shingles occurs when the chickenpox virus becomes active again. Shingles can occur at any age, but it usually affects people over 40. Shingles often occurs with no known trigger. It is more likely to occur if you:
• are aged 60 or older
• are experiencing physical and emotional stress
• have HIV and AIDS
• have had an organ transplant
• have recently had a bone marrow transplant
• have a condition which requires treatment that affects the immune system, such as chemotherapy for cancer

There are currently 2 vaccines available in Australia to reduce the likelihood of getting shingles, Zostavax and Shingrix. You can discuss with your doctor whether you need it.

Learn more about Shingles (herpes zoster) immunisation service：

https://reurl.cc/jG5qOm

22/07/2022

Physical activity and exercise for older Australians
Appropriate physical activity every day is important for good physical and mental health and well-being as you age. Exercise not only reduces the risk of many diseases, including some cancers, but also helps maintain a healthy weight.
Just a slight increase in physical activity each day can improve your health and well-being.
At the same time, moderate exercise can also help:
• reduce the risk of falls and injury
• give you more energy
• improve your sleep
• reduce stress and anxiety
• improve concentration
• improve your mental health.

Click on the link to learn more about Physical Activity Guidelines by age:
https://reurl.cc/KbyyR9

08/07/2022

Nomination Now: Find the next Senior Australian of the year

Do you know an older Australian who has contributed to the community? If you have such an elderly person around you, nominate as soon as possible!

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Australian Seniors Awards.

This award was created to recognise senior Australians aged 65 and over who have achieved and contributed to their community.

Nominate an Australian senior who inspires you by July 31!

You can find out more about the 2022 Australian Seniors of the Year Val Dempsey, as well as state and territory Seniors of the Year, and their contributions to the community:
https://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/listing/2022

01/07/2022

【Sydney’s accessible attractions & activities】

In Sydney, the oldest city in Australia, there is not only a diverse culture, but also a lot of attractions in the city are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
And these attractions will also provide assistive devices, etc., to help people with mobility problems better visit the attractions.
In addition to providing free accessible parking spaces, there are also fully equipped Accessible toilets.

Here are the accessible attractions and activities in Sydney:
• ACCESSIBLE MUSEUMS & GALLERIES：
 Art Gallery of New South Wales
 Museum of Contemporary Art
 Museum of Sydney
 Powerhouse Museum
 Australian National Maritime Museum

• ACCESSIBLE HISTORY & HERITAGE LANDMARKS：
 Customs House
 Hyde Park Barracks
 Parliament House
 Justice & Police Museum
 Government House
 The Rocks Walking Tours

• ACCESSIBLE OUTDOORS & WILDLIFE ATTRACTIONS：
 Royal Botanic Garden
 Chinese Garden of Friendship
 Taronga Zoo
 SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
 WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

• OTHER ATTRACTIONS：
 Bondi Beach
 Sydney Harbour Bridge
 Sydney Opera House
 Sydney Tower Eye
 Barangaroo
Check the link below to read more:
https://www.sydney.com/accessibility

24/06/2022

“Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.”
—— Josh Billings

17/06/2022

Common Clinical Conditions for the Elderly: Stroke

🔴What is a Stroke? 🔴
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds, or when there’s a blockage in the blood supply to the brain. The rupture or blockage prevents blood and oxygen from reaching the brain’s tissues.

🟠Symptoms🟠
The following are list of symptoms that one may experience if they are having a stroke:
• numbness or weakness in the arm, face, and leg, especially on one side of the body
• trouble speaking or understanding others
• slurred speech
• confusion, disorientation, or lack of responsiveness
• sudden behavioural changes, especially increased agitation
• vision problems, such as trouble seeing in one or both eyes with vision blackened or blurred, or double vision
• trouble walking
• loss of balance or coordination
• dizziness
• severe, sudden headache with an unknown cause
• seizures
• nausea or vomiting

🟡Prevention🟡
Below is a list of ways in which you can prevent a stroke from occurring:
• Quitting smoking
• Limiting Alcohol intake
• Having a healthy diet
• Regular blood tests (at least annually)
• Regular exercise
• Managing stress levels
• Controlling your blood pressure

🟢Treatment🟢
The best way to treat a stroke is to prevent it! If you do have a stroke, then when you are in the hospital, they will guide you as to potential surgeries or medications you may be required to take. Just remember that prevention is the best form of a cure.

08/06/2022

ustralia's second deadliest cancer：Bowel Cancer
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel cancer is the second deadliest cancer in Australia, killing 101 Australians every week. But it's one of the most treatable types of cancer if found early.

The disease most commonly occurs in elderly people over the age of 50.

So, what are the common symptoms of bowel cancer in elderly people?

The most common symptoms of bowel cancer include a change in bowel habits such as diarrhea and constipation.

Other warning signs to be on the lookout for are blood in the stool, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, a**l or re**al pain, fatigue, as well as bloating or cramping.

To learn more about bowel cancer, click the link below:
https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/what-is-bowel-cancer

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