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Would a Dose Administration Aid helps you to manage your medicines?
Dose administration aids can help you to remember to take your medicines as directed. They are used to organise your tablets according to the time they should be taken. There are different types of Dose administration aids such as dosette boxes, Webster packs and...
National Asthma Week 1st-7th September
This year Asthma week is from 1st till 7th September. To help with your asthma, there are some useful information from Asthma Australia on understanding and living with asthma, asthma triggers, and asthma medicines. There is also a Take a Breather Checklist to...
Think F.A.ST, Act F.A.S.T – National Stroke Week
National Stroke Week - Think F.A.S.T, Act F.A.S.T This year's National Stroke Week focuses on encouraging Australians to become more aware of stroke, understand their risk and what they can do to prevent a stroke. Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest killers and a...
Are you wearing your mask correctly?
Are you wearing your mask correctly? Whether you are wearing a surgical or cloth mask, take the following steps to ensure that you are doing it correctly:- Before putting on the mask, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or use a hand sanitiser...
Recently discharged from hospital?
Did you know that you are at increased risk of unwanted reactions from medications if you recently stayed in hospital? This may be due to:- increased medicine sensitivity due to illness,- errors in documentation,- lack of education of medicines use,- poor...
Mental Health Tips for Older Adults
In this challenging times, many of us may be feeling anxious and and vulnerable. The following tips may help:- Keep in regular contact with loved ones, for example by telephone, e-mail, social media or video conference.- Keep regular routines and schedules as much as...
