When is it time to seek help for hearing loss?
22 August 2023
Like all things relating to your health the earlier you seek help, the better it will be for you, when it comes to hearing loss.
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Like all things relating to your health the earlier you seek help, the better it will be for you, when it comes to hearing loss.
You may be asking, what has hearing aids got to do with dementia, new research in the United Kingdom has found untreated hearing loss, may increase the risk of dementia in middle aged and older adults.
Recently you may have received a letter from Human Services Department of South Australia, (DHS) or SA Ambulance Service (SASS) notifying consumers that all personal alert systems from June 30 – 2024 will be winding down their 3G wireless network and upgrading to a 4G wireless network.
Finding aged care information to help yourself, a family member or friend can be confusing and daunting, from information on private services to support offered by community organisations and the government – local, state and federal.
There are many solutions when difficulties arise when performing daily tasks.
AgedCare Alternatives Advisers are available to provide specialist and intensive assistance through the care finder program.
In part 2 we will discuss the external factors that can contribute to falling.
Some older people need extra, intensive support to access aged care services and other supports in the community.
As we age falling becomes more of a concern. Falls can result in serious injuries and impact our self-confidence. In parts 1, 2 and 3 we will be talking about how we can limit our risk of falling.
There are things you can consider when facing challenges that may benefit you in a positive way and support you to make these tasks simpler and easier.
AgedCare Alternatives is a free information service that helps older people, their carers and families, to find and understand information about aged care services.
237 Glen Osmond Road, Frewville SA 5063
Bus stop 6 is outside the building and we have car parking at the rear or the property
Telephone 08 8408 4600
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