A new COVID-19 hotline (FREECALL 1800 171 86) will help older Australians get the critical information they need to stay healthy and safe during the pandemic, providing an accessible one-stop source for personal support, questions and up-to-date guidelines.
Bobby Redman is a retired psychologist who was given a provisional diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment. She has committed herself to Dementia Advocacy by creating awareness, giving support and participating in dementia research which she shays helps her maintain a strong purpose in life.
It will take some time, but we will get through this by working together, by supporting each other, by keeping calm heads and by listening to accurate advice.
From June 2020, all aged care assessment and delivery services now have access to free sign language and interpreting services to support older Australians who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing to access or engage with Australian Government funded aged care services.