These are unsettling times for many of us. Our lives have been turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic and we have no idea how long it will take for life to go back to normal. It’s more important than ever to look after ourselves at this time. While social distancing and hand washing are […]
Having a healthy and balanced diet is important for both our physical and mental health. If we don’t eat and drink enough, or enough of the right things, our bodies are likely to experience negative effects, such as dehydration, weight loss, and constipation. Someone with dementia may find these health problems particularly difficult as health […]
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on people across the world. As the virus continues to spread, we’re seeing unprecedented changes being made in Australia that will significantly alter how we live our daily lives for the time being. For caregivers, this may be a particularly tough time as we start to worry about the […]
March 20th is International Day of Happiness. With that in mind, we’ve been thinking of some of the things that we can do each day to make us a little bit happier. We know how tough life as a caregiver can be. For those who have taken on the responsibility of caring for a loved […]
Dementia is not one specific disease. The term ‘Dementia’ describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders that affect the brain. A person living with Dementia may experience difficulty thinking, behavioural changes, and a loss of ability to perform everyday tasks. Deterioration of the brain is natural as we age, and older adults […]
According to Carers Victoria, family members who are caring for people, particularly those with mental illness, are reluctant to ask for help. Carers Victoria said that this is most often due to the fact that they feel guilty for having to ask for help, as it may appear to others that they see their loved […]
Often, caregivers take on the carer role while they are still working, whether full time or part-time. In many cases, people who find themselves in this situation like to keep their two roles separate. They may worry that their employers think they are too distracted to do well at work, or they may just simply […]
For a person living with Dementia, getting out of the house and into a public place is important for their quality of life. Going outdoors gives us exposure to Vitamin D, which is vital for building strong bones and muscles. Being out in the daylight is also effective in regulating the body clock, which can […]
Caregiving is a rewarding yet challenging role. There are many things to consider before, during, and after the decision to care for an elderly relative or loved one. Sometimes the first step is the hardest. You may have recently realised that an elderly loved one has slowly declined in their abilities to the point where […]
There are many health benefits of owning a pet. When people get regular activity from walking or playing with pets, they often find that their physical health improves as their blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels all decrease. Pets can also help with our emotional wellbeing by reducing loneliness and depression by having a […]