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Launceston Aged Care Associates

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 447 620 521

Address: Legana 7277 Launceston, TAS, Australia

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25.01.2022 MULTIPLE MEDICATIONS & THE ELDERLY The World Health Organization has evaluated that there is one person aged 60 years or more, in every nine people. This demography of the elderly population depicts a significant challenge for the health care sectors around the globe as multiple diseases are associated with increasing age such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, arthritis, heart diseases, renal diseases, dementia, etc. As a result of which, the elderly population has to take ...many medications in a day that is referred to as 'multiple medications'. There is no strict definition of multiple medications but is generally referred to when five or more drugs are to be taken per day. Globally, various studies have shown that on an average, elderly people take 2 to 9 medications in a day. Being quite common, taking multiple medications is an area of concern for the elderly due to several reasons. As people age, a decline is seen in their cognitive function and memory. Therefore, it is possible for the elderly to administer medications improperly to themselves especially when many drugs are to be taken at one time. This may result in taking an inadequate dose of medications that may not be effective at all or may result in dangerous overdoses as well. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), overdoses are the number one cause of fatalities and the most common error related to medications. Prescription medications often have similar trade names that are easy to mix up. Elderly, particularly those having dementia, can mix them up specially when they apparently look similar. Anyone can get confused and overwhelmed by medical instructions and terminologies especially when he/she has to several drugs for many health issues together. The risk amplifies significantly when it comes to the elderly having complex conditions. Therefore, medication management is essential for them to prevent these unwanted and harmful consequences. Failing to do so might result in worsening conditions and even more serious results. This can be effectively prevented with the help of a ‘Medication Management Plan’. These plans can help the elderly to remind themselves how, when, and in what doses the medications should be taken. These plans are designed by a collaborative team of trained pharmacists and experienced clinicians after a comprehensive health review of the individuals and assessment of their medication requirements thoroughly. Every elderly taking multiple drugs should have one of these plans done. They are free and potentially lifesaving. If you would like to know more about Medication Managment Plans or if you think you could benefit from a Medication Management Plan, please contact your General Practitioner who can discuss this in detail with you.

18.01.2022 Wishing everyone a very happy and safe festive season!

14.01.2022 'A TIME TO LAUGH'..... :-) "Boy she sure has a sense of humor for an 'older lady'". Hmm, what does THAT mean? Getting older can sometimes mean finding more funny things in life. After all, "I've paid my dues!" "I've raised my kids." "I want to have fun." Aging and getting older should be fun! Aging should include a fun sense of humor! AGE AND HUMOR FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE... * As you get older, your secrets are safe with your friends. They can't remember them either * I would be unstoppable, if I could only get started...... * "I am having amnesia, dementia, and deja vu, all at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before . . ." * Aging: Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it * You can't stay young forever. That's just a theory, because you can be immature for your entire life * I live in my own little world. But it's okay --- they know me here * Forget health food. I'm at the age where I need all the preservatives I can get. * The nice thing about being senile is you can hide your own Easter eggs * I feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor's permission to join a fitness club and start exercising. I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors. I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour. But, by the time I got my leotards on, the class was over REMEMBER: You don't stop laughing because you grow old, You grow old because you stop laughing!!!!!

12.01.2022 BRAIN TEASER OF THE WEEK! Every week we will be posting a new brain teaser to help keep the mind active and engaged. Keep following our page as the answer will be given on next week's post. Brain Teaser:... "What travels faster? Hot or Cold?....... If you think you know the answer, feel free to make a comment. Let's see how many people get it right! Have fun and stay active. :-)

10.01.2022 HOW DO MY LOVED ONES ACCESS THE CORRECT MEDICAL CARE? Everyone has loved ones that they cherish in their life. These are the people who are near to them, whether it be family, friends and relatives. Parents being the most important of them all. A day comes when your parents are unable to walk, climb up the stairs, drive or even change their own clothes. This is the time when they need the same support and love which they provided you when you were a child. We are fortunate ...Continue reading

08.01.2022 THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING THE MIND ACTIVE FOR THE ELDERLY Physical fitness gets plenty of attention everywhere. We are usually reminded to exercise our bodies but exercising the brain gets neglected. This should always be kept in mind that mental fitness is as crucial as physical and should never be ignored. Mental fitness does not mean training for the brain Olympics but keeping the emotional and mental health in a tip-top condition. As we age, we become less active mental...Continue reading

07.01.2022 BENEFITS OF THERAPY DOGS AND VISITING ANIMALS FOR RESIDENTS Usually, old age brings a sense of loneliness, weakness and illness. For this reason, many aged care facilities provide varied activities to engage the residents and help them come out of their depressed state. One way it is done is by using a mild form of therapy called pet therapy, sometimes called animal assisted therapy which is carried out in several aged care facilities, rehabilitation and retirement centers. ...Continue reading

04.01.2022 WELCOME TO LAUNCESTON AGED CARE ASSOCIATES! We are proud to introduce ourselves to the community as your caring team of General Practitioners and Nursing support, ready to care for your loved ones during the latter stages of life. Ageing is a natural process, which presents a unique set of challenges for all sections of the society.... Whether it be yourself, a family member, your neighbour or a friend, the aging process affects us all. It can bring about feelings of uncertainty, insecurity, financial pressures and a range of social concerns. When it comes time to choosing the right home for your loved one and transitioning their care from independent living to a group home, it can be challenging to find the right medical team to care and provide support when needed the most. Our team understands this and have proactively responded. This is where we can help. Launceston Aged Care Associates was developed by Dr Caroline Stewart in 2017. Her vision was to have a model for aged care unlike no other. Since then, we have grown our dedicated team and are so pleased to share our dream with other doctors and nurses who have this same vision. When you have questions, we will find the answers and will provide the best possible options that will suit you and your family. If you are in the process of transitioning from independent living, or caring for someone that is and have questions, please feel free to contact our team who are here, ready to respond and provide quality medical support. To contact our manager directly, please phone 0488 066 811 or email: [email protected] We look forward to caring for you and your loved ones soon. Launceston Aged Care Team

02.01.2022 HOW DO WE CHOOSE THE RIGHT HOME FOR OUR LOVED ONES? Every living being in this world, from plants to animals; requires love, affection, and care to grow and develop. However, two age-groups require them the most: children and the elderly. Like everyone, the elderly want to enjoy their life and live independently for as long as possible without becoming a burden on anyone, but they have limited abilities and are more vulnerable to various health-related issues. Therefore, they...Continue reading