Demystifying Aged Care Podcast

Demystifying Aged Care Podcast

Demystifying Aged Care Podcast

Ep. 5: The importance of connection

As humans, we naturally crave connection with others and perhaps never more so than when we enter our latter years. While there’s no medical prescription to treat loneliness and social isolation, the gift of time from strangers is proving to be a powerful antidote for residents living in aged care facilities.

Joining our host Graham Mabury to share their stories are aged care resident Alister Milne and his wife Jill Milne, and Ruth Bell, a retiree who is delivering joy and connection to aged care residents through volunteering.

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Discover the opportunities and rewards of volunteering with Baptistcare by visiting baptistcare.com.au/volunteering

Explore volunteering in Western Australia at volunteeringwa.org.au

What can we do to help prevent our older community members feeling isolated or alone? This episode of Demystifying Aged Care puts a spotlight on the importance of connections as we age.

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The prevalence of dementia poses a number of challenges for the aged care sector as well as families who are caring for a loved one impacted by the condition.
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As humans, we naturally crave connection with others and perhaps never more so than when we enter our latter years. While there’s no medical prescription to treat loneliness and social isolation, the gift of time from strangers is proving to be a powerful antidote for residents living in aged care facilities.
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While every person on our planet is unique, we all share the human experience. We are born, and we eventually die. Yet while we freely celebrate and share stories and experiences of birth, the subject of death has never been treated in quite the same way.
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Shining a light on the ageing journey.

Join our host, legendary broadcaster and former 6PR Nightline presenter, Graham Mabury, as we discuss the ageing journey and what really matters to you when it comes to growing older.

Each episode explores a range of topics around the emotional, physical, spiritual and financial aspects of ageing with experts, seniors and their families contributing advice, personal experiences and thought-provoking commentary.

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Shining a light on the ageing journey.

Join our host, legendary broadcaster and former 6PR Nightline presenter, Graham Mabury, as we discuss the ageing journey and what really matters to you when it comes to growing older.

Each episode explores a range of topics around the emotional, physical, spiritual and financial aspects of ageing with experts, seniors and their families contributing advice, personal experiences and thought-provoking commentary.

Find Out More
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