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      Vale Dena Blackman

      Danielle Robertson

      May 5, 2021 4 min

      Vale Dena Blackman

      Dena Naomi Blackman, the Australian trailblazer who encouraged women to be self-sufficient and accept help in the home so that they may pursue their careers, passed away in Sydney on Tuesday 27 April surrounded by family after a long battle with ovarian cancer.
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      Case Study: Living Independently With A Disability Through An Accident

      Danielle Robertson

      Apr 28, 2021 3 min

      Case Study: Living Independently With A Disability Through An Accident

      Case Study: As the loss of independence after a skiing accident grew, a new higher level of care would be required for Will* to continue to live comfortably in a place of his choosing.
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      Case Study: Living Independently With A Disability Through Disease

      Danielle Robertson

      Apr 21, 2021 3 min

      Case Study: Living Independently With A Disability Through Disease

      Case Study: As the loss of independence through Huntington's disease grew, Tom*, his Enduring Guardian, and his friends persevered to give Tom his independence and the good life he deserves.
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      COVID-19 & Influenza Vaccinations: Steps For Senior Australians

      Danielle Robertson

      Apr 14, 2021 4 min

      COVID-19 & Influenza Vaccinations: Steps For Senior Australians

      We're now into phase 1b of the COVID-19 vaccination roll out. Read our guide on who is eligible, how to access it, and what advice is being given about it coinciding with this flu jab season.
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      National Advance Care Planning Week: Take Part & Plan In Advance

      Danielle Robertson

      Mar 24, 2021 4 min

      National Advance Care Planning Week: Take Part & Plan In Advance

      Around 75% of Australians don't discuss death, and only 15% have documented their treatment preferences for their final days. Take action this National Advance Care Planning Week (22 - 26 March 2021).
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      Royal Commission Into Aged Care Quality and Safety: Top Recommendations

      Danielle Robertson

      Mar 17, 2021 4 min

      Royal Commission Into Aged Care Quality and Safety: Top Recommendations

      Continuing last week's discussion of the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, today I put forward my top 5 recommendations of their 148.
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