As caregivers, we face unexpected challenges pretty much every day as we navigate problems and frustrations of our own, as well as those of the person in our care. Sometimes it can become too much. Most often, we feel overwhelmed by our caregiving role when things don’t go to plan. As such, it is important […]

We all know that regular physical exercise is good for us. It helps control our weight, reduces the risk of certain diseases, improves our overall mental health and mood and strengthens our bones and muscles. Physical exercise also helps our brains by maintaining good blood flow to the brain, which can encourage new brain cell […]

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 […]

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 […]