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Keeping hydrated

As we move into the summer months and out of the cold of winter, we are starting to think about the warm days and importantly...
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OPAN – Older Persons Advocacy Network

This is a free service provided by the commonwealth government and it aims to help you resolve any concerns and to assist in navigating the...
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Safe Use of Medicines, as featured in our newsletters

Your treating doctor or pharmacist should supply you with relevant information about all medications that you are taking.   Antibiotics are not effective against viruses...
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Aged Care Planning: Steps, Tips & Support

One of the areas to consider when planning your care is the future medical treatment that you may or may not want to receive.  ...
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A healthy diet for life

Eating a healthy diet, along with staying active, is important at every stage of life and especially as we age. Adequate nutrition together with other...
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Preventing falls for people in older age

Falls are a significant risk to the health and wellbeing of adults in older age. The cognitive decline, balance sensing issues, and physical impairments that...
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Home-based diversional therapy

DACS is supporting and enhancing physical and emotional wellbeing through our individually tailored home based Diversional Therapy program for clients across all our locations. Diversional...
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1 in 10 Australians over 65 living with dementia

Approximately 459,000 Australians are living with dementia, a number that is expected to rise to 590,000 by 2028. Dementia is an umbrella term describing a...
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Introducing Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS) to NSW

Today we are delighted to launch Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS), a not-for-profit organisation offering a range of aged care services in New South...
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