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“Everyone has the right to safe compassionate care. We preserve the right and ensure that people who use aged care are treated with dignity and respect” was the premise of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. The recent Dementia in Residential Aged Care Forum brought together ...
Recently I attended a full day workshop on navigating the challenging impacts of managing dementia in Residential Aged Care Homes. This workshop was attended by GP’s, RACH staff and managers, and representatives from Gold Coast Health, police, paramedics, Dementia Support Australia and the Aged Ca...
A little over a year ago Broadbeach mum Elle Howard was feeling burnt out. The then-32-year-old lawyer put it all down to sleep deprivation, some post-partum blues, the weight gain from pregnancies and the stress of returning to work with two children under the age of two at home. So, she decided to...
The General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) supports general practices to deliver regular, proactive services and care planning to older people living in residential aged care homes. If your practice is already participating in the existing Practice Incentive (PIP) General Practice (GP) Aged Ca...
At no cost to your patients, My health for life is an evidence-based behaviour change initiative designed to support positive lifestyle changes and reduce chronic disease risk. The initiative can be a practical extension of the advice given by Health Professionals, allowing patients to better unders...
Older age remains the biggest risk factor for severe COVID-19 and cases continue to occur in residential aged care homes. While immunisation is voluntary, it is strongly encouraged for aged care residents. The current recommendations for COVID-19 vaccinations are: For people aged 75 years or older a...
Michelle Everington, Karen Crookston and Jenna Griffiths are about to practise what they preach. The three Robina-based Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) workmates will line up in various ASICS Gold Coast marathon weekend events on Saturday 6th July, all with health and fitness front of mind...
A Gold Coast general practitioner has called for greater awareness of a serious health concern for pregnant women. Deputy Chair of the Gold Coast Primary Health Network, Broadbeach GP Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung, says Australia has seen a concerning increase in syphilis cases in women over the past decade. “...
Heavy menstrual bleeding affects one in four Australian women of reproductive age and can have a serious impact on women’s social, emotional and physical quality of life. The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) has published a new Women’s Health Focus Repo...
Tallai’s Giulia Greenall led a well-balanced life until a simple trip at home earlier this year threw her off kilter. “I’m an active 72-year-old and I feel as young as I ever have, but I knew I needed to get back to fitness after babysitting my four grandchildren, where exercise became less of...
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