Research: The State of Caregiving (UK) 2013
This research from Carers UK indicates that one in three full-time carers get no practical support. Launched to coincide with its landmark policy conference, the State of Caring 2013 report…
03/05/2013
Life Coach: Mind Games
Getting your head around a challenging diagnosis, serious injury, long-term disabilities, or a major health trauma can be scary, as life coach Richard Blakeborough knows only too well. I know…
26/03/2013
Guidelines on Physical Activity for Older People
The Ministry of Health’s Guidelines on Physical Activity for Older People.
Designed to help New Zealanders aged 65 years and over live longer and healthier lives.
15/03/2013
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Live With Hope!
By Joy Turner When our youngest daughter Jo fell asleep in class at high school, we had no idea it was the beginning of a difficult journey of more than…
15/02/2013
Exercise: An Outlet for Carers
David Cohen writes about squash.
It has been called the healthiest sport in the world. And it’s a social activity.
That’s how I first became aware of just how many carers gravitate to it. During the inevitable post-match analyses their stories tumble out like so many powerful cross-court volleys.
The company manager now looking after a father afflicted with Alzheimer’s.
An IT guy whose wife lives with cancer.
Parents of special needs kids like mine.
08/02/2013
Life Coach: Self Belief
How we think and feel about ourselves is reflected in what happens in our lives. If your thoughts are negative, then turn them around so they are positive. By Richard…
30/01/2013
Research: Families Providing Complex Chronic Care (USA) 2012
A US report issued by AARP Public Policy Institute (PPI) and the United Hospital Fund (UHF) shows that 46% of family carers perform medical and nursing tasks for a loved…
06/12/2012
Diabetes NZ: Pamphlets, Booklets, Support + Advice
Carers NZ surveys indicate that many of New Zealand’s family carers have diabetes, or support someone who do. If this is the case for you, Diabetes NZ and your local…
04/11/2012