There are so many things in life we cannot control, but what we usually can control, at least for most of our lives, are our bodies and minds. So, what happens when we start to lose this control? How does it feel to be diagnosed with a disease that feels like it’s...
Like most things in life, we often don’t appreciate something until we lose it. The senses are one (or five) of those things. If you’ve ever intermittently lost your taste buds due to a virus, you’ll realise what a massive difference they make to you. With hearing,...
February has long been associated with the heart thanks to ol’ St Valentine, but February is about more than flowers, chocolates and the sentimental side of the heart. It is also the month of heart health awareness. The Heart Foundation Australia has their Red Feb...
Sight is one of our most precious senses. It allows us to appreciate the beauty of the world, see the faces of our loved ones, and function with ease in our daily lives. Unfortunately, as we get older, a natural part of ageing is the weakening of eyesight. In...
As we’ve discussed before, by 2037, one in five Australians will be age 65 or older. It’s only natural to wish for things to stay the same forever, and perhaps this tendency is one of the reasons why discussions about end of life planning are difficult,...
We are all familiar with disabilities that are clearly visible, such as ones which reduce mobility, cause movement disorders, or limit the senses, like hearing or sight. But not all disabilities are evident at first glance. According to the Australian Network on...
