Doctors at Westland

01/08/2026

Small steps now can lower your risk of dementia later in life. 🧠

Midlife is the perfect time to take action and the good news is, there’s a lot you can do.

While some cases of dementia cannot be avoided, up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by:
💪 staying active
🥗 eating healthy food
👥 staying connected
🩺 managing your heart health and diabetes.

People aged 50 will receive a letter about taking practical steps now to support brain health and reduce the risk of dementia in later life.

But you don’t need to be 50 to make the changes – it's never too early or too late to reduce your risk.

For more information and to get your personalised dementia risk score, see the comments below. 👇

06/07/2026

Respiratory illnesses like influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can spread year-round, but infections usually peak during winter and can spread quickly through households.

Some people are at higher risk of serious illness, particularly young children, pregnant women, older people, Aboriginal people and people with certain medical conditions.

Free influenza and RSV vaccines are available for eligible South Australians to reduce the risk of serious illness with influenza. These vaccines can often be given at the same appointment.

Talk with your GP or immunisation provider to check your eligibly and book an appointment.

To learn more, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/influenza

05/07/2026

💜💜💜

Caregiver, You Are Tired

Caregiver, you are tired.
Not because your love is weak,
but because you have been carrying
what your mouth may never speak.

03/07/2026

Rolled your ankle? Tweaked your knee? Within the first 48-72 hours of a minor injury, apply the R.I.C.E method to help with healing 🧊

Save this one. You'll thank us later 👇

27/06/2026

07/06/2026

Choose Your Hard !!

Quitting smoking is hard.
So is:
• Living with a chronic cough
• Struggling to catch your breath
• Heart disease and stroke
• COPD and lung disease
• Increased cancer risk
• Missing out on the things you love because of poor health
Both paths are hard. One leads to better health, more energy, and more time with the people who matter most.
Choose your hard. Choose your health.
Need support to quit? You don't have to do it alone.
📞 Quitline: 13 7848 (13 QUIT)
💻 Visit: Quitline Australia
Our clinic can also help you with a quit-smoking plan and discuss treatment options that may increase your chances of success.

03/06/2026

Are you feeling worried, stressed or overwhelmed? You can access free, confidential mental health support anywhere, anytime, with a new self-guided option. 🌎📲

Medicare Mental Health Check In is a free service to help you build everyday skills to manage worries, sleep better, and boost your mood.

Choose the support you need:
✅ work through the online tools at your own pace
✅ choose to connect with a qualified mental health practitioner via telehealth to work through online tools together.

No referral or diagnosis needed.

To find out more, see the comments below. 👇

29/05/2026

This ban applies to products that position a baby bottle, or bottle teat, so an infant can self-feed without another person holding the bottle or without adult supervision. Significant penalties may apply for non-compliance.
https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/permanent-ban-on-baby-bottle-self-feeding-devices-now-in-effect

25/05/2026

Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease 🦠

23/05/2026

Call us to book in for your Flu and RSV vaccines.
Protect yourself and your family

It’s not too late to get your winter vaccinations to protect yourself against respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Vaccination is one of the best ways to prepare for the winter season and help prevent serious illness and hospitalisation.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇