I often ask my clients if they think they sleep soundly enough. Continued lack of sleep or poor quality sleep can affect health and slow the rehabilitation process. Sleep deprivation is also linked to fatigue, forgetfulness, lack of concentration, mood swings, and decreased physical abilities. Sleep-deprived seniors are more at risk of having a fall.…
Teamwork is the key to success Antoinette * was 77 when her son moved in to help her with day-to day living. Soon he started worrying that his mum wasn’t moving around much – and she was putting on weight. Antoinette’s health issues meant she was missing out on activities she used to love. Antoinette…
Listening to clients and their families Kath* had lived by herself in the family home since her husband passed away 10 years ago, and was becoming a bit forgetful. Her four children were worried about their mum. Daughter Jacqui organised all of Kath’s medical appointments and the services she received using the government’s home care…
After a Parkinson’s diagnosis Tim* was 70 when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, on top of osteoarthritis of both knees and spine pain. He handed in his driver’s licence and within four months his health went further downhill. With no licence, he did not get out and about much and mostly just sat in…