by AutumnCare | Aug 23, 2017 | Diabetes Management
Type 2 Diabetes has rapidly increased in our population in Australia over the last 25 years. The reasons for this are multi factorial, and include our increasingly sugary diet and sedentary lifestyle. The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes increases exponentially in the... 
by Admin | Jun 7, 2017 | Nursing Notes
Delirium is a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the individual’s environment. It can be difficult to distinguish between delirium and dementia as both conditions exhibit similar signs and... 
by Admin | Jun 7, 2017 | Nursing Notes
Identifying the risk factors for falling can help care staff in their assessments and assist them to prevent falls whilst preserving and promoting independence. Risk Factors Some of the most common risk factors include: Risk Factors for the older person: Continence...