A Western Sydney University expert says there is an unknown population of older people in Australia who are friendless and alone, and are uniquely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 18, 2020
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They spit. They wait. They hope.
Jul 30, 2021
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The coronavirus hits older people and those with chronic medical conditions hardest. But many of these folks didn't take the virus seriously as the outbreak took off in the United States, a new study finds.
Apr 15, 2020
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A UK wide survey of 2252 adults, carried out five weeks into the first lockdown revealed 95% of those who took part were following lockdown restrictions. Of that 95% more than 80% reported finding it challenging. Adjusting ...
Mar 2, 2021
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The recent Facebook announcement by Whaikaha—the Ministry of Disabled People on changes to funding for caregivers and equipment modification and services has put the media spotlight, once again, on respite care for families ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Few can forget the haunting images of New York City bathed in a thick orange smog after smoke from Canadian wildfires swept southward last summer.
Feb 13, 2024
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By the time children and teenagers in NSW start returning to school in late October, they will have been remote learning for almost five months. While the stay-at-home orders have been a necessary public health response, ...
Sep 21, 2021
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About 1 in 500 people have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). It's a condition where the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick. HCM is one of the most common causes of sudden death among young athletes and otherwise healthy ...
Jun 20, 2024
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