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🫁"Breath is life's most precious gift, yet for millions living with asthma, it's a daily battle. On this World Asthma Day 2024, let's raise awareness, spread knowledge, and support those affected. Together, we can ensure everyone breathes easier. 💙 "🫁

Here at Elder Medical, we never miss a beat... 😅

❤️ It's National Heart Week! ❤️

Every four minutes, one Australian suffers a heart
attack or stroke. But knowing your risk is the first
step to a healthier heart. That’s why the Heart
Foundation wants you to see your GP for a Heart
Health Check this Heart Week (6-12 May)
Book a Heart Health Check with your GP today
and never miss a beat.

Find out more at
heartfoundation.org.au/heart-week

🦋 Today, 6th May, is International No Diet Day 🦋

This is a day dear to our hearts here at Elder Medical.
As a team of Millenial mums & dads, who have grown-up immersed in diet-culture, we have experienced the damage it can do.

It’s a day to celebrate and accept all bodies, in all forms of diversity.
A day to remember and focus on why we fight against body discrimination, weight stigma, diet culture and fat phobia.
A day to leave the food rules at home and eat what you want, when you want, because you enjoy it.
No guilt, no bad feelings, no obsessions.
A day to just… be. ✨

🦋 https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/ 🦋

🌟 Celebrating Differences, Embracing Inclusivity 🌟
It is the last day of April, which technically marks the end of Autism Acceptance Month. At Elder Medical, we recognise the incredible diversity and potential within the autism community and have been proud to honour our neurospicy peers throughout the whole month of April. Join us in embracing a world where everyone has a place.

Join me in sending our amazing boss lady the biggest happy birthday wishes today!
She is not only an incredible boss who is taking amazing steps paving the way through aged care GP land, but she is also on many committee's striving for the best care for our elderly, a university lecturer, a highly regarded GP amongst her peers and in her spare 😆 time a friend, a daughter, a cherished family member to many, a amateur builder and most importantly an amazing wife and mum! This woman is doing it all and has a heart of gold.
So, Dr. Jess, sit back and enjoy your day with your hubby and kiddies cos your downtime is so very well deserved.
Thank you for all you do.
Happy birthday 🎂 🎉💗

🩸 Today marks World Diabetes Day! Let's raise awareness and support those living with this chronic condition. With 1 in 10 adults affected worldwide, it's crucial to understand the impact of diabetes on individuals and communities. Remember, small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in managing and preventing this disease. Spread the word and let's work towards a healthier, diabetes-free world! 🌎💙

Join us in raising awareness on this World Osteoporosis Day, October 20th, 2023! 🦴 Let's break the silence and spread knowledge about this condition that affects millions worldwide. Take a step towards stronger bones and a healthier future.

World Sight Day 2023 - The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness Love Your Eyes World Sight Day 2022 logo

ITS WORLD SMILE DAY TODAY
Be sure to wear your smile today :)

🫀❤️ On this World Heart Day 2023, let's pledge to prioritize our heart health and spread awareness about the importance of cardiovascular well-being. This year's slogan is "Use❤️Know❤", and it couldn't be more fitting.

❤️ Know Your Heart: Understand your family history and personal risk factors for heart disease.

❤️ Know Your Numbers: Schedule check-ups to monitor your blood pressure, cholesterol, and overall heart health.

❤️ Know Your Lifestyle: Make heart-healthy choices by eating well, staying active, and avoiding smoking.

❤️ Know Your Body: Listen to the signals your body sends, and seek help if you notice any unusual symptoms.

❤️ Know Your Impact: Share this post to encourage your friends and family to prioritize their heart health too.

Let's make every beat count and ensure our hearts keep ticking strong for years to come! ❤️🫀🌟

🧠💜 As Dementia Awareness Week Australia 2023 comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us in this important journey. Your support and dedication to raising awareness have been truly remarkable.

During this week, we've learned, shared stories, and stood together in unity. But let's remember, our commitment to understanding, compassion, and advocacy for those affected by dementia doesn't end here.

Let's carry the spirit of Dementia Awareness Week forward, making every day an opportunity to reduce stigma, promote early detection, and support research towards a brighter future.

Thank you for being a part of this movement. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those living with dementia. 💪💙 🌟🧠

🧠💙 Dementia: An Umbrella Term for Courage, Resilience, and Compassion, encompassing a spectrum of conditions.

Within this spectrum, there are different types of dementia, each with its unique challenges. Behind the diagnosis are individuals who continue to inspire us with their strength and determination.

Let's stand together, promoting understanding, empathy, and support for all those affected by Alzheimer's, Vascular dementia, Lewy Body dementia, Frontotemporal dementia, and more. Knowledge is power, and compassion is our greatest strength. 💪💜 🌟🤝🧠

🧠💜 Discover the diverse world of dementia through this enlightening video. It offers valuable insights into the various types of dementia and their unique challenges. Understanding these differences is the first step towards creating a more compassionate and inclusive society.

🎥 Watch the video here 👉 https://youtu.be/HobxLbPhrMc?si=ZwiN0_6zhT9--CPP

Share the knowledge, raise awareness, and let's work together to make a positive impact! 💪 🧠🌟

https://youtu.be/HobxLbPhrMc?si=ZwiN0_6zhT9--CPP

What is dementia? Alzheimer's Research UK Which diseases cause dementia? How do they affect the brain? What symptoms do they lead to? Voiced by Game of Thrones star Iwan Rheon, this short introductio...

📜✨ Poetry that touches the soul!

Check out this heartfelt dementia poem attached below.

It beautifully captures the emotions and experiences of those affected by dementia. Let's share the power of words to raise awareness and promote understanding. 💙 🌟🧠

🧠💙 Let's ACT NOW for a Dementia-Friendly Future during Dementia Awareness Australia Week 2023! 💙🧠

This week, let's come together to make a positive change for people living with dementia. Here's how you can help:

🌟 Raise Awareness: Share information about dementia and spread the word about creating a dementia-friendly society.

🤝 Show Support: Reach out to those affected by dementia with compassion and understanding.

💡 Advocate for Change: Encourage businesses and communities to become dementia-friendly.

🧠 Empower Knowledge: Educate yourself and others about dementia's impact and how we can make a difference.

Together, we can build a more inclusive and supportive world for everyone affected by dementia. 💪💜 🇦🇺🤝💡

🧠💡 Knowledge is power! Recognize the signs. 🚩

👉 Alzheimer's Symptoms:

Confusion with locations and/or time
Disorientation
Difficulty Planning & problem solving
Trouble Communicating
Personality Changes and unfounded emotions
Withdrawal from previously loved social activities

Early detection matters. Share this infographic and spread awareness. 💙 💪🔍🧠

🧠💙 Today, we observe Alzheimer's Day 2023, with the powerful campaign slogan, "Never Too Early, Never Too Late," reminding us that awareness and action are crucial at every stage of the Alzheimer's journey. 💙🧠

Alzheimer's is a challenging journey that impacts not only individuals but their families and communities as well. Let's come together as a global community to:

🌟 Never Too Early: Educate ourselves and others about Alzheimer's from an early age. Understanding the disease and its effects can help reduce stigma and promote empathy. Understanding leads to early detection and the earlier we can assist those with their journey.

🤗 Never Too Late: If you haven't already, show compassion by reaching out to friends and family who may be caring for someone with Alzheimer's. Your support, no matter when offered, is invaluable. It is never to late to make a difference.

🧠 Advocate for Research: Support organizations dedicated to Alzheimer's research, because it's never too early or too late to contribute to progress in finding a cure.

📸 Share Your Stories: Share personal stories or experiences related to Alzheimer's to let others know they're not alone and to raise awareness about the challenges faced at all stages of the disease.

🙏 Remember with Love: If you've lost a loved one to Alzheimer's, take a moment to remember them with love and honor their memory. Your cherished moments are precious.

Together, let's make a commitment to Alzheimer's awareness and support, embracing the message that it's "Never Too Early, Never Too Late" to make a difference. 💪💙 Use the hashtags to join the conversation and spread the message of hope and understanding.

Let's stand together in the fight against Alzheimer's, working towards a future where we can conquer this devastating disease. 💜

This week we are challenging you and ourselves to get up early one day this week to help raise awareness for Early Onset Dementia. See below how to get involved and feel free to share your posts with us or tag us.

Early for Early Campaign: Raising Awareness of Early Onset Dementia

The campaign was started by Alzheimer's Australia Tasmania to put a spotlight on early onset dementia.

Roughly 25,000 people are living with early (or younger) onset dementia in Australia. Some as young as in their 30s.

Early onset dementia does not just affect memory but also people's ability to perform everyday tasks (such as planning a meal) and their social, emotional and financial well-being. The Younger Onset Dementia Key Worker Program in Tasmania began this campaign to increase community awareness and knowledge of early onset dementia. The program also aims to address key issues with funds raised from the campaign, such as appropriate accommodation for younger people and social support for people living with the illness.

The idea:
1. Wake up early, before 7am (try and catch the sunrise!)
2. Take a picture/selfie in a great location, anywhere in the world
3. Post it on Instagram/Facebook with the hashtag and tag
4. Nominate two other people to do the same thing!

Thank you for your support!

Early for Early Early for Early Campaign: Raising Awareness of Early Onset DementiaThe campaign was started by Alzheimer's Australia Tasmania to put a spotlig...

🧠💜 Join us in honoring Dementia Awareness Week Australia 2023! 💜🧠

This week, let's come together to shine a light on the lives impacted by dementia and spread awareness about this important cause. Dementia affects thousands of Australians and their families, and it's crucial that we offer our support, understanding, and empathy.

🌟 Here's how you can get involved:

1️⃣ Educate Yourself: Take some time this week to learn more about dementia, its signs, and its impact on individuals and their loved ones. Knowledge is power!

2️⃣ Share Stories: Share personal experiences or stories of those affected by dementia. Your words can inspire others and help reduce the stigma around the condition.

3️⃣ Show Compassion: Be patient and understanding when interacting with individuals living with dementia. Small gestures of kindness can make a big difference.

4️⃣ Support Dementia Organizations: Consider making a donation to organizations dedicated to dementia research, care, and support. Every contribution counts!

5️⃣ Raise Awareness: Share this post and use the hashtags to spread the word and encourage others to join the movement.

Let's unite and make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by dementia. Together, we can create a more inclusive and compassionate society. 💪💙



Regenerate

World patient safety day we all have a role to play.

It is World Patient Safety Day today and we truly believe in the importance of team work here at Elder Medical. Together we can make a difference to the lives of loved ones.

R U OK? Day 2023

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Time for a quiz!
Check out what you know in this easy quiz about bone health 🦴🦴🦴🦴
https://www.dairy.edu.au/post-quiz

A great little clip explaining how milk is made.

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Check out this great little clip on how cows produce milk! 🥛🥛🥛

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Other essential nutrients for bones🦴🦴🦴🦴
Dairy foods are also a good source of protein, another nutrient which plays an important role in bone health as it helps build and repair bone tissue and muscles. As people become older, protein requirements increase to help maintain bone and muscle mass and reduce hip fractures.14
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As well as being rich in calcium and protein, milk, cheese and yoghurt each contain a unique matrix of other nutrients such as phosphorus, magnesium and zinc that work together to support healthy bones. It is for this reason the consumption of dairy foods over calcium supplementation is preferable.15

Studies have shown calcium from dairy foods has greater effects than equivalent calcium supplements on bone mineral density – a marker of bone strength.16 Scientists have suggested that the protein and lactose in dairy may enhance calcium balance by promoting absorption.
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Other non-dairy sources of calcium can be consumed, such as green leafy vegetables, nuts and cereals, however some plant foods contain phytates and oxalates that can interfere with calcium absorption.17
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Are you over 50?

Did you know that the dairy food group recommendations jump for women once they hit 50 and men once they hit 70!
Dairy foods, including milk, cheese and yoghurt, not only provide easy to absorb calcium for maintaining bone strength but also high quality protein for optimising muscle mass – both essential for healthy ageing.
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Age related bone loss occurs due to increased calcium losses by the kidneys and reduced calcium absorption in the gut.

Women are at greater risk of developing osteopenia (low bone density) and osteoporosis (brittle bones) because of the rapid drop in the hormone oestrogen during menopause which causes bone loss.

According to the Australian Dietary Guidelines, consuming milk, cheese and yoghurt is also linked to a reduced risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, some cancers and type 2 diabetes.