Managing your Medications – Our Trusted Tips When it comes to taking medication, it is easy to fall into the habit of poor management. With two in five Australians aged 50 or older, and two in three Australians aged 75 and older taking more than five different medications, the potential for confusion and harmful side-effects
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We believe that planning for a patient’s discharge from hospital should begin as soon as they are admitted ensuring that hospital staff are able to help in the transition to home care or some other destination. Newcastle and Hunter Community Health know how important it is to plan for a positive focus on future health
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According to NSW Health, Influenza, or flu, was at a record low for the 2018 winter, which makes the unusual high of 2,244 confirmed cases in February this year all the more daunting. Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages causing fever and severe aching and can often result in an
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Our number one goal at Newcastle and Hunter Community Health is to provide the support needed for our clients to achieve independent living. As a locally based, family owned and operated business, we understand how important the health and wellbeing of our loved ones is to their quality of life. With the support of our personalised care
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CLICK to view our video! The Festive Season can sometimes feel quite the opposite. It’s a great time to see loved ones and visit family, but if you’re the primary carer for someone with complex special needs, chronic health conditions or the elderly, the holidays can be quite overwhelming. That’s where we come in – we understand
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