In recent years, we have become far more aware of how our words and actions can impact others. However, we are not so aware or thoughtful of our language around diabetes, with a stigma often…

PTSD, or Post-traumatic stress disorder, is the most common mental health disorder in Australia after depression, with 5 to 10% of Australians suffering from PTSD at some point in their lives. PTSD can occur after…

Connections – “I Connect, We Connect” With the theme ‘Connections’, World MS Day 2022  celebrates solidarity and the building of community connection, self-connection and connections to quality care. Affecting more than 25,000 people in Australia,…

A personal note from Senior Helpers Master Franchisor, Leonie Williams Accepting Disabilities and Differences In December we recognise persons who live with a disability. For those of us who have lived a life without a…

Senior Helpers Master Franchisor, Leonie Williams As a 5th generation Australian, I have lived to see more than 70 annual Remembrance Days, honouring the lives and sacrifices of Australian soldiers on foreign soil. While ANZAC…

Senior Helpers Master Franchisor, Leonie Williams I sometimes smile when I think of the adventures I have had in my life. I have had opportunities and experiences, many of these occurring as a result of…

Do you know how to ensure that you or your loved one succeed after being discharged from hospital? Hospitals are never anyone’s favourite place to stay, let alone after major surgery when we are just…

Too often it is considered that once a person has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, life is over and the person that was, is no more. However, if you speak with people in the community…

Anyone can have a fall, but falls are a major health concern for older people. Falls in older adults are the leading cause of unintentional injury in Australia. One in five cases require hospitalisation and…

You may be in a situation where you have never needed support at home before, or perhaps the person you have been caring for at home now needs more than you are able to offer…