When parents with addictions need help
I remember the day my dad called me from his holiday in 2010 to say doctors had found a black…
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Managing your ageing parent’s health – their number one asset.
This is likely to be your parent’s number one topic to talk about – their health or lack thereof. Being healthy is not just about not being sick, it’s ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing’ according to the World Health Organisation. As your parent ages, their physical and mental wellbeing will be impacted. Ageing is a complicated process and the effects it will have on your parent and therefore you, can be challenging. Let’s work out how to keep them strong and healthy as long as possible – both physically and mentally.
Can a slumped posture affect longevity?
Research has found a slumped posture can affect longevity. We looked at the study and the reasons behind why this…
Visiting aged care during COVID in NSW
A Public Health Order has been in issued in NSW in relation to Coronavirus, so how does it impact visiting…
What our parents can teach us about happiness
My father was a lunatic. And still is. And, he’d agree. Happily. It’s funny what our parents can teach us…
Creating a COVID-safe environment at home when receiving care
While community transmission of COVID-19 continues to increase in some parts of Australia, it’s important to remain vigilant and to…
Guide to palliative care – what you need to know
Few aspects of caring for the ageing are so widely misunderstood as palliative care. That’s why we’ve provided a quick…