Mindful in May is the world’s largest online mindfulness fundraising campaign. Running for the entire month of May, the idea behind the concept is simple: to provide education, tools and support for meditation practice. Research has shown that it only takes 10 minutes of meditation a day to see substantial positive benefits. For older adults, […]
When we think about old age as a younger adult, we typically associate it with going grey, slowing down and losing the ability to do things. However, as we age, we find out that this isn’t necessarily the case. As we get older, we realise that while our bodies and minds may be changing, we […]
It has been weeks since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia, bringing with it unprecedented changes to the daily lives of everyone in the country. It is well documented that the risks of health complications associated with COVID-19 are much higher for those over the age of 70, and those with an underlying medical condition. This […]
We recently wrote an article with information about how employers can help their employees that are also caregivers. But, how do caregivers best manage both roles? No matter how understanding and accommodating an employer is, it can be difficult for caregivers to find a balance between these two important roles. Working caregivers can often feel […]
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 […]