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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-07/older-australians-home-care-packages/103948334

More older Australians are wanting home care packages but are waiting longer for support The number of Australians waiting for a home care package has increased to more than 68,000, with departmental officials conceding it is becoming harder to access the scheme.

THIS IS A SAD STORY FOR THOSE WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARERS.

It’s a tough ask for police officers to be dementia care workers.

I guess for a start they should be armed with “knowledge” rather than a “weapon”.

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“Let Elderly Live Well of Death will tempt them…”

A provocative comment from “The Times” Saturday, April 22, 2023.

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Get any sleep issues checked out by a medical profession. If OSA is diagnosed and treated, it could improve your quality of life.

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Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Risks of Cancer, Dementia, Clots People who have obstructive sleep apnea could have increased risks for cancer, dementia, and dangerous blood clots, according to new studies presented Monday at the European Respiratory Society’s 2022 International Congress in Barcelona.

MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING IS PROVING A SUCCESS

This already happens in some parts of Europe and probably most of Asia.

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Faced with losing her family home, empty nester Sylvia came up with a radical plan — ABC News Staring down the possibility of taking out a large mortgage to buy a house they could barely afford, Luke Saliba and his wife Claire Gooch decided to try something different. Instead, the young couple moved in with Claire's mother Sylvia and took out a much smaller mortgage to renovate her house. "T...

Good video on the surreptitious discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming.

https://www.ted.com/talks/allison_ramsey_and_mary_staicu_the_accident_that_changed_the_world

The accident that changed the world In 1928, scientist Alexander Fleming returned to his lab and found something unexpected: a colony of mold growing on a Petri dish he'd forgotten to place in his incubator. And around this colony of mold was a zone completely and surprisingly clear of bacteria. What was this mysterious phenomenon? Al...

It’s high time…

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-02/heart-attacks-australia-signs-and-symptoms-covid/101018596

There's nothing special about 52 — heart attacks can strike at any age GPs have seen a surge in people wanting to have their heart checked since the sudden deaths of cricketer Shane Warne and Victorian Labor senator Kimberley Kitching.

ANTI-AGEING PILLS ARE REAL.

The best one is exercise.

https://apple.news/AiXsc4l3LTF6hkZ2cmpDysg

Anti-ageing pills are real, and some of us are taking them without knowing it — BBC Science Focus Magazine By Helen Pilcher

What’s Good for The Heart ❤️ is Good for the Brain 🧠….

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/01/220126090523.htm

What’s good for the heart is good for the brain While heart disease remains the #1 cause of death worldwide, experts have noted that diseases of the brain -- especially Alzheimer's disease and dementia -- are substantially increasing, and they are often associated with many of the same risk factors that cause heart disease, including high blood p...

Heart disease causes early brain dysfunction and can treble key Alzheimer’s protein.

“We've discovered that heart disease in midlife causes the breakdown of neurovascular coupling, an important mechanism in our brains which controls the amount of blood supplied to our neurons. This breakdown means the brain doesn't get enough oxygen when needed and in time this can lead to dementia."

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/01/220113120734.htm

Heart disease causes early brain dysfunction and can treble key Alzheimer’s protein Heart disease can directly cause brain dysfunction early on which could lead to dementia and can treble the amount of an Alzheimer's protein in the brain, say scientists.

Healthy Ageing - Healthy Mind - Healthy Body updated their phone number.

Praise to the Almighty One 🙏🏻

Let’s end the misconception about LCHF diet and praise in its benefits.

https://www.ausdoc.com.au/therapy-update/gp-guide-lowcarb-healthyfat-diets-obesity

A GP guide to low-carb, healthy-fat diets for obesity Need to know: There is a range of evidence that supports a low-carbohydrate, healthy-fat (LCHF) diet as an option to aid obesity management. GPs need to know how to respond appropriately to patients who are already using the LCHF approach for obesity and diabetes. LCHF offers several advantages for....

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-05/what-the-paralympics-can-teach-us-about-living-with-a-disability/100433062

What the Paralympics can teach us about living with a disability The success of the Paralympics in Tokyo offer all of us an opportunity to reassess how we view and treat people with disabilities in modern society, writes Matthew Haanappel.

TIME FOR A MIDLIFE REVIEW?

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Fiona left her family for 3 months to do a mid-life review. Here's what happened — ABC News I was burned out. I felt I needed to do something new, feel uncomfortable, stretch myself, to turn up to a completely new place, and make friends. I had just gone through a bushfire followed by a pandemic, followed by a massive flood that left thousands of people's homes uninhabitable on the NSW Mid...

It seems that women’s brains can be significantly affected by menopause, and what can be done to prevent it.

https://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_mosconi_how_menopause_affects_the_brain/transcript

Transcript of "How menopause affects the brain" TED Talk Subtitles and Transcript: Many of the symptoms of menopause -- hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, memory lapses, depression and anxiety -- start in the brain. How exactly does menopause impact cognitive health? Sharing groundbreaking findings from her research, neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi...

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There are 4 early signs of memory loss. Here's why you should never ignore them. — Mamamia Worried about memory loss? An expert tells us everything to know about cognitive decline, including what you can do about it.

'This too can happen to us': Why some Australian experts are watching Asia's virus outbreaks with concern.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-25/taiwan-and-singapore-covid-19-surges-are-warnings-to-australia/100156112

'This too can happen to us': Why some Australian experts are watching Asia's virus outbreaks with concern Nations once celebrated for their response to the coronavirus pandemic are now grappling with a sudden surge in cases, with large swathes of their populations left vulnerable and unvaccinated. And Australians are being warned to take note.

FACP…

Experts 'not surprised' by seeing more rare blood clots after AZ vaccine. So should you be concerned?

“By being vaccinated, we're not only protecting ourselves but we're protecting your loved ones, especially the older and more frail loved ones in the community."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-07/covid-astrazeneca-vaccine-clotting-risks-over-50s-explained/100122730

Experts 'not surprised' by seeing more rare blood clots after AZ vaccine. So should you be concerned? More cases of a rare blood clotting syndrome have been linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, but experts say the numbers are expected.

Transient Global Amnesia

“I had a Sunday I'll never remember. Now I want to know why”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2021-04-19/transient-global-amnesia-the-day-i-lost-my-mind-memory/100066110

I had a Sunday I'll never remember. Now I want to know why Just over a year ago, I lost my memory. Not just for a minute, but for an entire day. Gone. What happened and why remains a total mystery to me.

How do I know if I have a blood clot?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-14/vaccine-covid19-do-i-have-a-blood-clot-astrazeneca/100065914

How do I know if I have a blood clot? About one in every 250,000 people given the AstraZeneca vaccine in Europe have developed blood clots, but what are the symptoms of this rare phenomenon?

Working with patients is my utmost privilege. Some have for personal reasons avoided to have the jab. I feel it’s because of this privilege that I should repay my clients a favour by protecting them and their families. 😌😌😌

The Immune System in a Nutshell.
Explains vaccinations and other non-controversial quirks.

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Why do you get a fever when you're sick? There are many mysteries around fever, but we do know that all mammals, some birds and even a few invertebrate and plant species feel fever's heat. It has persisted for over 600 million years of evolution. But it has a significant cost: for every degree increase in temperature, there's a 12.5% incre...

CTE 🥲

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/shane-tucks-chilling-decline-revealed-by-sister-in-emotional-interview/news-story

Chilling story of Richmond great’s horror brain scan revealed Renee Tuck, the sister of former Richmond player Shane Tuck, has opened up on the challenge of watching her brother fade away due to repetitive brain injuries.

Chronic insomnia can kill.

https://www.ted.com/talks/claudia_aguirre_what_would_happen_if_you_didn_t_sleep/up-next

What would happen if you didn't sleep? In the United States, it's estimated that 30 percent of adults and 66 percent of adolescents are regularly sleep-deprived. This isn't just a minor inconvenience: staying awake can cause serious bodily harm. Claudia Aguirre shows what happens to your body and brain when you skip sleep. [Directed by T...