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Communication involves a lot more than words. from www.shutterstock.com

We can all help to improve communication for people with disabilities

Bronwyn Hemsley, University of Technology Sydney; Harmony Turnbull, University of Technology Sydney; Joanne Steel, University of Technology Sydney; Lucy Bryant, University of Technology Sydney, and Melissa Brunner, University of Technology Sydney

There’s a lot we can do to make society more accessible for people with communication disability.
Families who are around at mealtimes can check their relatives are swallowing food properly and alert nursing home staff if there’s a problem. from www.shutterstock.com

The shocking state of oral health in our nursing homes, and how family members can help

Bronwyn Hemsley, University of Newcastle; Andrew Georgiou, Macquarie University; Joanne Steel, and Susan Balandin, Deakin University

Poor oral health in our nursing homes can lead to many complications, including choking to death. Here’s how family and staff can help advocate for better care.

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