Alzheimer’s disease attacks the brain, primarily damaging cells that impact memory and thinking. For decades, medical scientists have been studying Alzheimer’s disease. While there is still no cure, much research has been conducted into the causes of the disease. Now, we are more aware of how genetics impact a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, […]
Starting out as a caregiver can be intimidating. It’s common to feel alone, unprepared and overwhelmed by the new role. These feelings are normal and may continue well into your role as a caregiver. The best way to reduce these feeling is to be prepared for what is ahead. While every caregiving role is different […]
We all know that getting older has its benefits as well as its drawbacks. For many of us, growing older means we have more time to relax and enjoy our life. However, one of the main drawbacks of ageing is the health challenges that it brings. This includes a greater risk of developing issues with […]
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 […]