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What is the role of an Occupational Therapist?

Understanding the vital role of Occupational Therapy  There are many misconceptions about what an Occupational Therapist (OT) actually does, especially in the context of aged care. Often, people aren’t fully aware of the diverse ways OTs support older people, from improving independence to
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South Australia's Week of Ageing Well
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South Australia’s Week of Ageing Well

South Australia’s Week of Ageing Well Held 1-7 October, in line with International Day of Older Persons (1 October), South Australia’s Week of Ageing Well connects people through events and initiatives that support them to live happy and meaningful lives. The Week of
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Ageism: what is it?

Ageism: what is it? What is it like to grow older today? Age is one of the first things we notice about other people. It also shouldn’t be a reason why our older years can’t be some of the best of our lives.
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Dementia Action Week

Dementia Action Week – taking the step toward a dementia-friendly community This Dementia Action Week, from 16-22 September, we’re inviting everyone to learn more about dementia and take action to create supportive, dementia-friendly communities. By raising awareness and providing valuable resources, we can
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4 tips to get active in spring

Getting active in spring For many of us, winter means hibernation with more indoor activities and comfort foods.  With more sunlight and warmer days in spring, it’s time to get back into the swing of things and get active. Take a holistic approach
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4 benefits of art that may surprise you

Benefits of art that may surprise you Relieving stress, training your brain and providing opportunities to connect and socialise with others are some of the many benefits of art that you may not know. There are many studies shown that creating art can
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Yoghurt bowl with strawberries can make a good snack.
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Healthy snacks

Snacking certainly has a place in a healthy diet, especially with high value nutritional foods. But here are a few guidelines to follow when it comes to healthy snacking in between meals. Think before you snack Before you head for the fridge or
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Falls prevention in older people

Falls prevention: 4 helpful tips

Did you know? Falls are among the biggest threats to older people. As we get older, our muscle strength and balance may reduce which can result in a fall accident. Although most falls may not cause serious injury, they can possibly leave us
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Group of older people in a gym, exercising with weights to improve their balance for April Falls month.

April Falls 2024 – Improving balance for falls prevention

April Falls Month 2024 Better balance for fall prevention April Falls Month® is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of falls and to promote the latest best practice fall prevention strategies. The Better Balance for Fall Prevention campaign aims to
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Volunteering offers great benefits to improve your overall health and wellbeing

5 benefits of volunteering

It has been well researched and documented that volunteering is good for us. From improving our health and happiness to promoting a sense of belonging and social connection, boosting our mood, and making friends, the case for volunteering keeps building. If you are
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