Author: Global Health Aging
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Montessori: Changing the Face of Dementia Care
Montessori in Aged Care is a fairly new concept that is picking up momentum in Australia. It revolves around the idea of maintaining independence rather than creating excess disability. Excess disability simply means to increase the dependence of the individual when they can independently complete the activity or task. For example, if an elderly woman…
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Technology for the Tech-Shy: Designing New Applications for Older Adults
In the digital and connected world, older adults are seemingly left behind. Tech companies continue to design products that cater to young adults, even in the generation of social media. As phone calls and snail mail are dangerously slow and outdated, why should the elderly not benefit from advances in communication? Fortunately there is a…
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Monthly News Roundup – November 2015
October was a busy month for Global Health Aging. From launching our first article series to hosting a slew of guest writers, the experience has been invaluable. Five new writers joined the team as the goal is to focus equally on each continent. This month, we covered topics like employment, aquatic therapy and mental health,…
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