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An elderly man has died after being hit by a car while riding a mobility scooter in Ipswich, Queensland. Emergency services were called to the scene on Robertson Rd in Raceview just before 1pm on Thursday, with police blocking street entrances and redirecting traffic. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Man dies after being hit by car…
After the closure of several New South Wales aged care homes, patients waiting to be transferred into aged care have been taking up an unprecedented number of hospital beds in the Illawarra, as many as 147 per day at the height of the crisis. Key points:Health authorities struggle to keep beds free due to a…
Fire and Rescue NSW commander Paul Dorin was a full-time carer for his mother with dementia when he realised there was a serious threat facing elderly residents. Key points:FRNSW launches new QR code technology to embed fire safety options for vulnerable residentsAged and disability home carers can request fire safety check-ups on behalf of residentsThe program was…
Ann Norris declines to leave the house she enjoys in the bush. Key points:Rural Queenslanders state donothave of transportation is avoiding the senior from aging in the bush A Kilkivan neighborhood group and university trainees haveactually developed a volunteer run mini-van to transportation residentsThose behind the job state the design might be utilized in rural towns throughout AustraliaMany […]
An Eaglehawk aged care center is in lockdown due to a COVID-19 breakout. Key points:Aged care serviceprovider Benetas has informed households that locals who haveactually checked unfavorable can have “window gosto” The ABC comprehends the aged care center went into lockdown late last week An aged care specialist states lockdowns can seriously impact the health […]
