Southern Cross Care News

October 20, 2023

Care Advice|Health and wellness

Five essential tips for managing Osteoporosis  

Osteoporosis is a medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is characterised by decreased bone density and weakened bones, which can lead to an increased risk of broken bones. Living with osteoporosis can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to control your life. This World Osteoporosis Day, Physiotherapist and Manager of […]

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March 21, 2019

Care Advice|Health and wellness

You are what you eat – healthy recipes for seniors

The human gut is home to trillions of microbes or ‘good bacteria’. The food that we eat everyday feeds these microbes or microbiota and therefore what we eat can influence the health of our gut.  Foods that are high in fibre, particularly resistant starch, support a healthy gut.  Potato, sweet potato, legumes and beans as […]

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March 20, 2019

Care Advice|Health and wellness

Living with rheumatoid arthritis

Associate Professor Therese O’Sullivan, an accredited practicing dietician and lecturer at Edith Cowan University, recently shared some helpful tips with us, for those living with rheumatoid arthritis.   Rheumatoid arthritis, also known as RA, is the second most common arthritis after osteoarthritis. It affects more women than men, and is most likely to start at […]

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August 2, 2018

Care Advice|Health and wellness

Staying healthy in winter

While the cooler weather is often a welcome change for all of us after the warmer summer months, the change in climate can present health risks especially for older people.   The following tips prepared by the WA Department of Health offer some great advice for staying healthy during the winter months.   Preventing colds […]

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