Experts respond to myths and truths around living with migraine and how to get treated
We recently reported some staggering statistics about migraine. One in three Australian women are living with migraine and have experienced one in the past three months. The story really resonated with many of you. More than 1,000 people got in touch directly with the ABC via email and through social media to share their experiences. […]
How to prepare financially for aged care – Diana Clement
The first thing to know is that your relative must be assessed as needing long-term care. The needs assessment, carried out in hospital or by a community team, will confirm what level of care: rest home, long-stay hospital, dementia, or psycho-geriatric. Call Seniorline on 0800 725 463, for advice. A needs assessment determines what level […]
Adult Care Facility – Adult Home
Adult homes and care facilities need a Certificate of Need to operate in New York State. This certificate must be filed with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). Services provided by adult homes include: Long-term care for five or more adults Social day care Temporary care Rehabilitative services These facilities cannot provide nursing […]
How to get through to people who need a financial wake-up call – Diana Clement
Sometimes, sadly, people need to ‘bottom out’ before the wake-up happens, and they can make radical changes to the way they live, said Tom Hartmann, Sorted’s personal finance lead. That doesn’t mean that caring contacts can’t try. Approach the conversation with empathy, not judgment. If you didn’t care, you wouldn’t be involved – and showing […]
How to Foster a People-Centered Environment in Cancer Treatment
What does a people-centered environment mean in cancer treatment?The role of empathy in oncology careIntegrating patient voices into care designCreating supportive spaces for patients and familiesLeveraging technology to enhance patient-centered careExamples of people-centered programs in actionChallenges and opportunities in fostering a people-centered approachThe future of people-centered cancer treatmentReferencesFurther reading The new World Cancer Day theme […]