The Importance of Physical Activity for Children with Disabilities
There is plenty of information out there on the importance of encouraging children to engage in regular physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle, and most people are aware of the significant advantages that regular exercise brings to children at all developmental stages of life. However, when our child have a disability, encouraging physical […]
Senior Dental Care: Common Oral Health Problems
Tips for ideal oral care for the elderly Maintaining good oral health is important to your overall well-being at any age. Taking care of your teeth not only improves your general health and wellbeing, it can also help prevent problems such as infections and cavities that result in discomfort or pain. Elderly people have a […]
Mind, Body and Coronavirus: Igniting Your Mental Health ‘A-Game’ During COVID-19.
Our World has changed First, Australia had ‘unprecedented’ wild fires and now Australia is affected by this: A Global Pandemic. The Virus, known as Coronavirus, Novel Coronavirus, or by its official name COVID-19, produces a range of physical symptoms, ranging from deadly to mild or even no symptoms at all (known as being asymptomatic). If […]
Living With Chronic Pain
3.24 million people in Australia suffer from chronic pain, which has a substantial impact on their quality of life and inhibits their ability to do daily activities, such as work or take care of their household. Many of those people suffering from chronic pain do not have their condition under control and do not know […]
How to Exercise with Limited Mobility
How to get started on safely exercising with low mobility and tips to plan for successful exercise results Exercise is well known to help relieve stress, boost self-esteem and reduce the risk of certain diseases along with maintaining fitness levels. When we exercise, our bodies release chemicals such as endorphins, dopamine and adrenaline that lift […]
5 Steps To Prepare Your Home For Winter
How to get yourself and your home ready for the Winter period, keep yourself comfortable, stay healthy and combat cold and flu virus With the cooler months only weeks away, we have prepared a quick guide to help you get organised and prepared for Winter. In order to stay healthy during the winter you must […]
5 Helpful Blogs for Families Living with Disability
Over 4.4 million people in Australia have some form of disability, which equates to 1 in 5, and approximately 850,000 of those are children. Being a parent or carer to a child with a disability can be tough and demanding at times. Blogs and website are a good place to reach out for advice and […]
What is Alzheimer’s?
With World Alzheimer’s Day coming up on 21 September, many people are asking just what Alzheimer’s is. They could be looking at care for a loved one, strategies for prevention, or wanting to increase awareness in the community. To put it in its most basic form, Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys brain […]
