Our hints and tips will help you through this time of Coronavirus restrictions. We have included ideas for help with grocery shopping, seeking medical assistance, and keeping mentally, physically and socially active. Help with grocery shopping Ask a family member,…
The Coronavirus has been shown to survive on surfaces for up to several days. While the risk of transmission from surfaces is low, it is still important to be mindful of what we touch when we leave the house. Social…
Around 70 per cent of people living with dementia live at home, and ideally will continue to live at home for as long as possible. If your loved one is living with dementia at home, it might be worth thinking…
Keeping up social connections is vital for maintaining wellbeing, now more than ever before. As we continue to practice social distancing and stay at home it is easy to feel disconnected and alone, and the damaging impact of social isolation…
Occupational therapists are qualified health professionals who specialise in enabling people with injury or disability, including dementia, to continue participating in everyday life and to retain their existing abilities for as long as possible. What can an occupational therapist help…
In these uncertain and unprecedented times, and with so much attention on our physical health, it is easy to overlook our emotional and mental health. Right now, many people are experiencing increasingly high levels of stress and anxiety over current…
Getting a diagnosis of dementia can be a difficult and long process. Often people are told there is nothing much that can be done for you, go home and get your affairs in order. With more and more people being…
It is February already and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. No matter your personal view of Valentine’s Day: whether it is an opportunity for you to express your feelings for another person, or whether you view it as…
The last thing anyone wants to do in retirement is worry about their health. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, dementia is the leading cause of death in women and the second leading cause of death for all Australians.…
With around 70 per cent of people with dementia living at home – many accessing home care services, and over 50 per cent of residents in care diagnosed with dementia, it is crucial that all care staff are equipped with…
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