Convincing your elderly parents to give up driving might not be the easiest task on your to do list. Yes, you’ve heard the stories about someone’s grandma taking out the entire cake display after she’s put her foot on the accelerator instead of the brake. In what appears to be a scene from a Mission Impossible movie, she’s catapulted the […]
This blog post is designed to help you visit a loved one who is sick in hospital. Not everyone is a regular hospital visitor. Some people become anxious about navigating the hospital corridors to find their loved one. They may also be anxious or feel confronted about seeing their loved one confined to bed and not being their usual self. […]
There’s a lot to be said for sitting down with a cup of tea and a long chat with your best friend. Friendships offer us a sense of belonging, support and companionship. They can endure across your life span. And, friendships are excellent for your health and wellbeing. Research shows that friendships can afford a level of protection against mental […]
If you ask older people what they most wish for, it’s to stay living in their own home for the rest of their life. Some have lived in the same home for fifty, sixty or seventy years or more. It is their safe haven. Or is it? Over the years, we don’t quite notice how many more possessions or knick […]
Almost 5 million Australians suffer from incontinence that, unfortunately, impacts their independence and quality of life. According to the Continence Foundation of Australia, incontinence can lead to feelings of rejection, social isolation, dependency on others and disturbances of body image. Incontinence can be very embarrassing. It’s no surprise that people try to hide it or deny that it exists. But, […]
It’s that time of the year again when our socials are swamped with sales season discounts. If it’s not 80% off for purchases on Black Friday, its 85% off for Cyber Monday. Then, we are barraged with advertisements for the pre-festive season and Boxing Day sales. Rounding out this annual season of retail madness are the New Year sales. There […]
Have you ever felt wobbly in your legs the first time you’ve tried to stand during a hospital stay? Did you think even just for a second that you might fall? Did a nurse hold your arm while you gained your balance? Imagine what it would be like trying to stand and use all your muscles if you been in […]
It was a privilege to be with my brother (pictured as a youngster), even for a short time, at the end of his life. He spent his last days in palliative care in an Adelaide hospital. At very short notice, I packed the dog into the car and drove from Melbourne to Adelaide to say goodbye. It was confronting to […]
Home invasions are on the rise in most Australian states. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2023, 160,885 Australians became victims of unlawful entry with intent. The statistics are alarming. Thieves tend to take items that are easily found and effortless to remove. They have no consideration of the sentimental value of any item that is precious to […]
About 50% of Australians know their blood type. Knowing your blood type is important. In an emergency, say, if you have an accident, injury or illness where you need a blood transfusion, you want to be sure that your body will accept the blood you are given. In other words, you need to receive blood that is compatible with your […]
