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Health and wellbeing for personal care workers

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Supporting the daily needs of those who need it most is what aged care workers and personal care workers do each day. This is a crucial role that provides necessary support and compassion, and also brightens up a person’s day. When you spend your days caring for others, you might find yourself neglecting your own […]

Improving employee morale in aged care

Thursday, July 29, 2021

When facing life’s challenges, it can be difficult to remain optimistic all the time. The last 18 months have been notably difficult for many people, and keeping up motivation and engagement in the workplace can become effortful or seem impossible. The pandemic has resulted in many changes to life and a general sense of uncertainty […]

Seasonal Affective Disorder in aged care

Sunday, July 18, 2021

For some people the seasons have a greater impact that simply preferring one to the others. In fact, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) means that the weather can have a notable effect on mood, mental health and even physical health. For older individuals, including those who may already have health concerns, SAD can be challenging. It’s […]

Overcoming the challenge of loneliness in aged care

Monday, June 28, 2021

As well as being mentally distressing, research has shown that loneliness can have a serious impact on physical health too. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and its associated restrictions on visitation and getting out and about in the community, many elderly people have felt the impact of being solitary more than ever. While […]

Understanding ‘languishing’ on the mental health spectrum

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Mental health is often described in terms of being either good or bad. There are also a range of clinically-specific terminology that we have become familiar with: “I’m feeling depressed”, and “I’m anxious” are examples that we likely all associate with mental health. However, the mental health spectrum is more complex than this. You can […]

Care and Support on Mental Health Day

Friday, October 9, 2020

World Mental Health Day takes place on October 10, followed by Queensland Mental Health Week from October 10 – 18, 2020. The aim and message of these dates is to take the time for mental wellbeing by raising awareness, creating conversations and breaking stigma. This year has had a prominent focus on mental wellbeing, with […]

Staying connected with the elderly

Monday, May 11, 2020

During our current coronavirus global crisis, supporting the elderly in staying connected is more crucial than ever as loneliness and isolation can create their own set of risks for health. As social distancing restrictions have been updated, paying a visit to the seniors in your life is now an option. Appropriate distancing is still recommended, […]

Supporting mental wellbeing for elderly

Loneliness and isolation are areas of concern for older Australians’ mental wellbeing at the best of times. As many of us try to do the right thing and keep our distance to keep one another safe, we also need to find ways in which to support the mental wellbeing of the elderly individuals in our […]

Resources for health and wellbeing

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

With COVID-19 impacting us all in many varying ways, and many continuing to adjust in an uncertain landscape, it’s ever important to stay connected and have a good network of support and resources to tap into. Thankfully, whether you have a strong direct network around you or not, there are some fantastic organisations and resources […]

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Health and wellbeing for personal care workers

Improving employee morale in aged care

Seasonal Affective Disorder in aged care

Overcoming the challenge of loneliness in aged care

Understanding ‘languishing’ on the mental health spectrum

Care and Support on Mental Health Day

Staying connected with the elderly

Supporting mental wellbeing for elderly

Resources for health and wellbeing

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