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Caring for ageing parents
There are lots of issues we face during life’s journey. Listen to Eldernet's Director Esther Perriam offer a different perspective on this common and important topic. Find out about the things that are often not talked about.
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Can I get help at home when recovering from surgery?
In many situations you will not require help at home. If you do services will be generally be provided for a short term only and what you receive will depend on your individual circumstances. If your surgery is a result of an accident and you are eligible for ACC support...
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I'm lonely. What can I do to feel better and less lonely?
Most people feel lonely at some point in their lives. Loneliness can creep up slowly, or arrive after a change - the death of a partner or close friend, moving house, giving up driving, retiring, a change in your health, or family and friends moving away. Sometimes it comes from...
Home & community
How I can feel part of my new community?
If you are new to an area you may find it's not as easy to make friends without the things that made introductions easier in early life. There are new strategies you can adopt. It's all about making your new introductions as natural as possible and it often means going...
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CBM Christian Blind Mission - Charitable Organisations
Twice the Impact This Christmas. For people affected by cataracts in some of the world's poorest places, sight-restoring surgery can be life-changing – helping children return to school, parents provide for their families, and grandparents recognise the faces of loved ones. Six-year-old Camille from Zimbabwe knows this transformation firsthand. Thanks...
Health Equip - Mobility aids & useful products
How small things make a BIG difference? At Health Equip, our smart little aids extend your reach, making daily life simpler. No more straining to bend, stretch or twist. Just easy to reach. - Extends your reach for hard-to-access tasks - Lightweight, easy-to-use design - Supports independence at home ------...
Nurse Maude Health & Mobility Shop - Mobility aids & useful products
Swimates- Disposable Continence Underwear $54.99 Don't give up your favorite water activities this summer! Swimates provides protection for feacal continence while you enjoy the water. Simple wear under your normal swimwear. Avalable in sizes Small to XX large.
Simpson Family Care - Home help & personal care
Why Companionship Matters as Much as Care For a lot of people, the hardest part of the week isn't a task they can manage. It's the long, quiet hours on their own. Our new blog post covers the quiet signs that someone might be lonely, why it matters for their...