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14 Tips to Boost Your Wellbeing and Happiness as You Age
Are you looking for ways to maintain your health, happiness and well-being as you get older? Diet, exercise and getting social play a...
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Jan 7, 20232 min read
How to improve nighttime sleep quality for seniors
As we age, our sleep patterns and needs can change. Poor sleep quality can have negative impacts on our physical and mental health, and...
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Dec 31, 20223 min read
Tips for reducing dementia sundowning symptoms
One of the challenges that caregivers of loved ones with dementia often face is the phenomenon known as sundowning, which refers to a...
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Dec 24, 20222 min read
Preventing falls for seniors
Falls are a common occurrence among elderly people, with one in three people over the age of 65 experiencing a fall each year. These...
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Aug 31, 20223 min read
How to help a loved one with dementia get dressed
As dementia progresses, your loved one may no longer be able to dress themselves and rely on the involvement of a carer to help. Here are...
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Aug 24, 20222 min read
20 minute exercise routines for seniors
Let's get moving! Exercise plays a critical role in weight management, endurance, flexibility, strength and even disease prevention for...
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Aug 20, 20222 min read
Virtual Reality For Dementia Patients
Interested in understanding more about virtual reality for dementia patients? We’ve put together some resources and articles below to...
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Aug 14, 20223 min read
Bathroom Safety: Senior Fall Prevention
Protect your elderly loved one from the risk of falling with these bathroom safety tips. Why are bathrooms dangerous for seniors?...
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Jul 31, 20223 min read
Tips for Getting Rid of Swollen Ankles, Legs and Feet for Seniors
Swollen ankles, legs and feet are common issues for seniors. Living with swollen legs and ankles can increase the chance of falling, make...
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Jun 29, 20223 min read
Skin Health for Seniors - Preventing Skin Tears
As we age our skin becomes thin and more vulnerable to damage including skin tears and pressure injuries. These injuries can cause...
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Jun 21, 20223 min read
How to Prevent Wandering with Alzheimer's Alarm Devices
Getting lost and wandering away is common and frightening symptoms for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia and can be extremely...
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Jun 4, 20223 min read
Senior Exercises: 8 Benefits and Chair Exercise Videos
Staying active no matter your age is one of the best ways to live your healthiest life! Simple senior exercises not only improve physical...
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May 30, 20221 min read
Caring for a loved one with Dementia? These articles are a must-read.
We've pulled together some of the best articles about dementia covering a range of topics from eating and diet, managing aggression,...
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May 14, 20223 min read
How to Relieve Bunion Pain
Bunions aren’t fun to deal with. Over time they can become incredibly painful and interfere with walking, putting shoes on, and even...
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May 7, 20222 min read
Swollen Feet Shoes: Tips For Buying Shoes For Very Swollen Feet
Use our helpful guide to help you purchase the best shoes for swollen feet. Keep reading to understand how to choose a shoe that offers...
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May 1, 20223 min read
3 Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors Around the Home
People aged 65 and over are more likely to be hospitalised or die due to a fall compared with other life stages, according to the...
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Apr 25, 20222 min read
Do Hip Protectors work?
What place do hip protectors have in the prevention of fall injuries in older people at risk of hip fracture? We take a look at the types...
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Mar 3, 20222 min read
HeadSaver - The right choice for head protection
Reduce the risk of devastating head and brain injury with HeadSaver - the stylish, lightweight, comfortable, all-soft head protector....
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Mar 3, 20223 min read
HipSaver - Hip protection saves lives
Hip injuries, resulting from falls, are the leading cause of injury death and the main cause of nonfatal injuries that limit independent...
"The fact that you visit people in the comfort of their own homes for personalised measurement and fitting, and adapt their own clothing to make such items much easier to put on or remove is vital to aid a person's independence.
This is very different to having to buy often expensive already made, limited range special clothing, and allows a person to continue to wear a favourite or fashionable item they already own"
David Martin
Coordinator Bribie Island Support Group of Parkinson's Queensland Inc
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