Feb 15, 2017 | Enterprise, Practical Solutions, Social Isolation, Technology
Social isolation is linked to a range of health problems, such as poor coping mechanism, increased risk of developing Dementia, cardiovascular problems, increased incidence of slips and fall accidents. It also leads to a higher aged care and social service usage, and...
Feb 15, 2017 | Aged Care System, Community, Enterprise, NDIS, Practical Solutions
The National Disability Insurance Scheme or NDIS is a program implemented by the National Disability Insurance Agency(NDIA), an independent Commonwealth statutory agency. The insurance scheme provides individualised support and services to Australians with a...
Dec 20, 2016 | Aged Care System, Practical Solutions
It has been said that to navigate aged care in Australia’s fragmented social systems, split between different levels of government and various non-government departments, non-for profits, and support bodies, requires a social science degree. To make it easier,...
Sep 15, 2016 | Dementia, Practical Solutions
Reminiscence therapy is a widely used method of intervention in dementia care. The process involves conducting meaningful conversations within a group of people or two individuals to improve cognitive well-being. Family members highly recommend Reminiscence Therapy...
Feb 2, 2016 | Dementia, Practical Solutions, Social Isolation, Technology
Social Isolation continues to be a topic of discussion in the Care industry because of its threats to the physical and mental health among those who experience it. Social Isolation costs Lives Social Isolation is often closely tied with Loneliness, and this often...
