Author name: Absolute Care & Health

There is no denying that pet companionship does wonders to the human body, mind and soul. Dog companion is found to help build self-esteem and mental alertness tremendously amongst the seniors. It also provides an invaluable relationship that reduce loneliness, something very common among the aging community. Not limited to just mental and emotional aspects, […]

The workplace can be a challenging place for many. All the more so if one has a disability condition – there are days where it just became particularly difficult that giving up employment once and for all seems to be the only way out. However, work gives a sense of daily purpose. A regular job

NDIS goals set the foundation of the supports one is able to get. It goes without saying that setting good NDIS goals and objectives is therefore a very important part of developing one’s NDIS plan, something that should be given careful thought about. Deciding on what your NDIS goals are, however, challenging (daunting even) especially

To say the average population is overwhelmed with stress and anxiety by the Coronavirus is an understatement. After all, who has ever really experienced a pandemic in their lifetime? There has been loss of life and rapid changes to the way we live (to say the least), so for one to feel concerned and fearful

Incontinence is a common issue among older adults. For people with dementia, this is even more probable an occurrence. It is therefore one of the most challenging care issues found by support workers caring for people with dementia. Understanding Dementia and Incontinence Dementia, being a neurodegenerative disorder, is more than just memory issues. As the condition

Have you ever heard of the saying that goes “exercise is not just about adding years to your life, it is about adding life to your years, too”? Indeed, studies have found that exercising is the number one contributor to life longevity – it adds extra years to one’s life. Not just that, it enhances

So, you have been approved for a Home Care Package (HCP). That’s great! But you were also just been told that you are on the waiting list. What does that mean and what can you do in the meantime while you wait for your HCP? Home Care Package and their Waiting Time Remember when we

Planning for care is usually the last thing many want to think about. The people who have cared for you all your life are now in a position where they need care themselves. It is not easy a reality to come to terms with, both for you and your loved ones themselves. However, it is

Being a caregiver to a loved one is no easy job, albeit an incredibly rewarding experience. Taking care of a loved one with dementia is another level of challenge in itself, with many finding it overwhelming and draining to say the least. Why is that so? Perhaps understanding the illness in a little bit more

The saying that “there’s no place like home” is one that resonates with everyone. Yet, having to leave home and live at somewhere else i.e. an aging facility when they get older is one worry that often plagues the mind of our seniors. It doesn’t have to be that way – successful senior independent living