On the Healthy Ageing Podcast, Dr. Des is joined by Nurse Practitioner Kelly Arthurs. With 30 years of nursing experience, Kelly has spent the past two decades specialising in palliative care.

Throughout her career, she has worked as both a clinician and educator, delivering expert symptom management and high-quality end-of-life care across diverse settings, including palliative care units, residential aged care, community services, paediatrics, as well as private and public hospitals.

In this episode, Dr. Chris Bollen from Bollen Health joins Healthy Ageing Specialist Dr. Des to address five prevalent myths about ageing and frailty, aiming to enhance the ageing experience for everyone.

1. "You are 85, and there’s nothing we can do to help you…what do you expect at your age?"

2. "Frailty is a part of normal ageing."

3. "You can’t build muscle after age 70."

4. "My doctor told me I should not eat eggs as they are bad for my cholesterol."

5. "I am on this medication for life, because my specialist said so many years ago."

The podcast explores the concept of frailty and how it is often misunderstood.

Dr. Des engages in an insightful conversation with Adam, a clinical nurse specialist based in Northern Sydney, about the complexities of delirium. They delve into the various causes of this condition and explore a range of strategies that can be implemented in the hospital setting to provide better care for those affected. The discussion highlights the importance of early recognition and intervention, as well as the role of a multidisciplinary approach in managing delirium effectively.

With 17 years of nursing experience, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge to the topic. He is currently dedicated to developing comprehensive educational programs and policies for staff aimed at enhancing the management of delirium in acute care settings.