For someone who is not used to it, talking to someone with Dementia can feel awkward and frustrating. Sometimes, people don’t know what to say to a person with Dementia, or they may feel like they have nothing to talk about, even with people who have been in their lives for a while. Many people […]

There’s no denying that the pandemic that has been sweeping the globe is affecting us all. While most of our states and territories have contained the virus, there are still concerns of a second wave hitting Australia, particularly with the recent outbreak in Victoria. Older adults in particular may be concerned about the second wave […]

Caring for an elderly loved one is very rewarding, but there’s no denying that it can also be extremely stressful. So stressful, in fact, that full-time caregivers are at increased risk of depression and health problems. As such, it makes sense that caregiving can also seriously impact the relationship that a caregiver has with their […]

As we age, we typically experience changes to our eyes that affect vision and colour perception. This sight loss can occur as a result of several reasons, such as:  eye conditions, such as cataracts or macular degeneration other health conditions, such as stroke regular ageing of the eye The above are all different ways that a […]