In 2013, the Australian government introduced the very first national program for people with disability – the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Through the provision of funding to eligible participants, it aims to connect people with disability to services in their community so that they can have access to new skills and jobs, gain more …
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Do you know that art and music have therapeutic value for people with disability? From improving motor and cognitive function to decreasing agitation and enhancing reality orientation, art and music do wonders in improving the quality of life of people with disability. Today, we are going to explore the amazing things that art and music …
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Most people want to stay in the comforts of their own home when they grow older. However, dealing with day-to-day activities will become increasingly challenging to a point where external assistance is required. Many seniors would welcome the extra help in the form of home-care services (so long as they get to continue staying at …
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Are you or someone you are living with have a physical disability? Your home may need modifications to make it safe and accessible to live in. You see, people with physical, sensory or cognitive disability face challenges that make it difficult for them to navigate their surroundings. Home modifications can help address these challenges by …
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When it comes to caregiving for a family member (oftentimes an elderly/senior), many focuses predominantly on their physical needs. For instance, driving them to their medical appointments, prepping and cooking nutritious meals, helping them with bathing and getting dressed etc. Many, however, fail to recognise and address the emotional needs of a senior loved one. …
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As a participant in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), you will be allocated a corresponding budget once your plan is approved after all initial assessments are done. Although your plan will designate specific categories as to where funds can be utilised, you get to choose where, when and how they are spent. It is …
Everyone struggles with mental wellbeing every now and then. Fear, anger, frustration, disappointment, helplessness… these are common emotions that every human being will experience in their life. However, people with disability do experience higher levels of psychological distress than people without disability. If left unattended, these struggles can lead to long-term mental health concerns that …
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Caring for a loved one is an incredibly rewarding experience. It brings family caregivers closer to their loved ones and provides certainty that they are well taken care of, yet it can be quite the draining task to carry out on a daily basis without any breaks. You see, family caregivers have their own life …
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For seniors who have retired, continuing living at home and having a set of routines to follow daily is vital. If your beloved senior is receiving in-home care services, this is even more important because it means they have, to a certain extent, deteriorating physical and cognitive functioning. Having a daily routine that they can …
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Dementia is a condition that affects a person’s cognitive abilities. It is more common amongst our elderly community and when diagnosed, it can be rather stressful and overwhelming for both patient and their family members. For the latter, many worry if they are actually taking good care of their loved one with dementia. “Are they …
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