Uncertain times. For many people, the uncertainty surrounding Coronavirus fills them with anxiety. We don’t know how exactly we’ll be impacted or how bad things might get. That makes it all too easy to catastrophize. It is easy to succumb…
The International Day of Happiness is celebrated worldwide today 20 March 2020. International Day of Happiness was conceptualized and founded by Jayme Illien. He came up with the idea of creating an international event in order to emphasise the pursuit of happiness…
The coronavirus doesn’t discriminate and can infect anyone of any age. If older adults aged 60 and upwards contract Coronavirus, they are more likely to get seriously ill. The reason adults aged 60 and over are more susceptible to the…
One of the most distintictive demographic events of the 20th Century. The UN recognised ageing population growth as one of the most distinctive demographic events of the 20th century, effecting virtually every country on the planet. In 2018, for the…
Disability can be a sensitive topic. Fear of saying the wrong thing when in dialogue with people with disabilities prevents people from saying anything at all. Therefore we avoid having important conversations about disability. This avoidance in turn can create…
We put together some tips on slowing the progression of Parkinson’s, it is a slowly progressive disorder that affects movement, muscle control, and balance. While there is still no cure for Parkinson’s, there are medications that can help. You can…
Understanding Respite Care Understanding respite care -It provides alternative care for a person with a disability. This means you can have a break while the person you care for is looked after by someone else. It lets you take time…
The Role of an Occupational Therapist. An occupational therapists role is to help people of all ages overcome the effects of disability caused by illness, ageing or accident so that they can carry out everyday tasks or occupations. An OT…
The importance of outdoor activities. Getting outdoors is important for people of all ages but outdoor activities are essential for seniors. It is a great way to relax and take peace from the natural beauty that surrounds us. Going outside…
Managing Arthritis at home When managing arthritis at home it’s important to make changes to your lifestyle. Joint pain and weakness can make normal activities around the home difficult. You might find some tasks cause pain or strain, and other…
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