We often talk about how difficult caregiving is, and we are all too aware of all the personal sacrifices that caregivers make to care for their loved one. While caregiving is undeniably a challenging role, it can be extremely beneficial for the caregiver. On the whole, caregivers are balanced, considerate and thoughtful people. In some […]

Certain age-related changes, such as greying hair and wrinkles are unavoidable. We also know that as we age, we experience changes to muscles, bones and joints. While we once thought that these changes were also inevitable, research has shown that many factors associated with physical ageing are as a result of inactivity and can be […]

For the best part of 2020, most of us have been home a lot more than usual. Even though things are returning to some sense of normality for some states and territories across Australia, many of us are still feeling the impact of the pandemic, particularly older adults, who have been advised to be extra […]

Family caregivers take on a difficult role, working hard to give their loved one the opportunity to live as independently as possible and maintain the highest possible quality of life. For a caregiver, the priority may be the person in their care. However, in order to be an effective caregiver, it’s also important to look […]