Preventing Falls

Preventing Falls

The risks of falling increase as we age. In fact, one in three people aged 65 years or older falls each year. The most common injuries that occur due to falls are to the hips and thighs, followed by injuries to the head. Fortunately, you can...
Two Conversations We Should Have

Two Conversations We Should Have

We may not realise it but there are two very important conversations that we often fail to have.  First, there’s the story of our life lived – not just the major milestones, more importantly, those memories that require a little jogging.  The second is the story yet...
What Is A Power Of Attorney?

What Is A Power Of Attorney?

What is a Power Of Attorney?  A power of attorney is appointing a person or persons who have the legal right and responsibility to manage your finances and to make your personal health decisions for you if you are deemed incapable of doing so.   General power of...
Practicing mindfulness for improved wellbeing

Practicing mindfulness for improved wellbeing

As a caregiver practicing mindfulness can have a positive impact on your overall wellbeing. In this article, we will investigate the benefits of practicing mindfulness and how it can reduce stress and increase our ability to focus. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is...
Compassion fatigue

Compassion fatigue

What is Compassion Fatigue? Compassion fatigue often goes unnoticed when one is focused on the needs of others on a regular basis. As a result, this exhaustion leads to stress that can impact the ability to feel empathy or compassion for others. Sometimes referred to...
The Importance Of Your Occupational Therapist

The Importance Of Your Occupational Therapist

Have you ever wondered what it is an occupational therapist does? What makes their role so important in the lives of an individual who is recovering? Today we speak with Crystal Robertson from Whole Therapy to learn more. What is the role of occupational therapy...