Music is a social activity that can help older people to maintain their physical and mental well-being. Whether you sing in a choir or in the shower, play an instrument or an upturned bucket or write lyrics, making music can lift your spirits. Music helps you to be part of a community, to make new friends and reduces social isolation. […]
Small businesses are the lifeblood of Australia’s economy, employing about 42% of the private workforce. Around half of Australia’s small business owners are aged over 50 years. Most owners have poured their heart, soul and cash into creating a viable business. But, if you pass away, what happens to that business you’ve worked so hard for so long to build? […]
Wheelchairs and mobility scooters give their users a freedom and independence that they may be otherwise denied. Wheelchair and mobility scooter theft is not only common, it’s on the rise. These heartless thefts create nightmares for those who rely on them. South Australia police offer some great tips for safeguarding your wheelchair or mobility scooter from theft. Read more here. […]
Minutes count when you urgently need an ambulance, fire, police, or other emergency service, especially in a life-threatening situation. When emergency services are cruising the streets searching in vain for the property number they have been called to, valuable time is wasted. Lives can hang in the balance. Don’t waste our emergency responders’ time. While a paramedic is looking for […]
Sally was in an abusive relationship with her partner for over 7 years. The experience changed her life forever. Since leaving, Sally has never looked back. She shares her practical advice on how to make a clean getaway. Leaving intimate partner violence? Here’s how! “Why don’t you just leave”? It’s a cringe worthy question from the well-intentioned and too often […]
Who’s a trip and fall hazard? As we age, we can become more susceptible to slips, trips and falls. There are a myriad of reasons why older people fall. Did you know that older people with impaired vision are twice as likely to end up in hospital because of fall than those with great vision? And the news becomes a […]
Everyone needs social connections. For many of us, our social connections shrivel as we age. Our families grow up and sometimes move away. Maybe you’re living alone after the loss of a partner or are in poor health or have a disability. Whatever, when you are socially isolated, loneliness can creep up on you. Social isolation and loneliness can pose […]
The healthcare we receive in Australia is world class. But, unfortunately, sometimes things can go a little wrong. Many people don’t know quite where to turn when something has gone wrong with their medical care. Perhaps, their care was fine but they have been treated poorly or not listened to by health professionals. Giving feedback and sharing the experience of […]
Sometimes, it can cost a small fortune to find an original copy of a loved one’s will. If you are tracking down a lost will, start out by searching the home, their computer and by seeking information from relatives and close friends. Reflect on your loved one’s personality. What might be a likely place for them to securely store their […]
Most of us have experienced some form of trauma event in our lifetime. You might have witnessed a shocking event, suffered a series of losses or have been traumatised in childhood. Trauma has no boundaries. Irrespective of age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, anyone can suffer trauma. Everyone responds to trauma differently. Some people can bounce back […]
