Outline THREE types of carer or volunteer organisations available to help meet the needs of Australia’s ageing population. (3 marks)
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- Community health centres provide nursing services, physiotherapy and health monitoring for elderly people remaining in their homes. These centres offer coordinated care and liaison with other health professionals.
- Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals directly to elderly residents who cannot prepare food independently. This service ensures proper nutrition while enabling seniors to maintain independence at home.
- Home care services provide domestic assistance including cleaning, shopping and personal care such as bathing and dressing. These volunteers help elderly people manage daily activities safely.
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- Community health centres provide nursing services, physiotherapy and health monitoring for elderly people remaining in their homes. These centres offer coordinated care and liaison with other health professionals.
- Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals directly to elderly residents who cannot prepare food independently. This service ensures proper nutrition while enabling seniors to maintain independence at home.
- Home care services provide domestic assistance including cleaning, shopping and personal care such as bathing and dressing. These volunteers help elderly people manage daily activities safely.