1300 184 746NDIS WA NDIS WA – In Western Australia there are several services which are dedicated to supporting people a with disability including the: National Disability Insurance Service (NDIS) WA National Disability Insurance Service (WA NDIS) Disability Services through the Disability Services Commission of WA (DSC) In different WA regions, services formerly run by Read more
Caring for Someone with Dementia
Caring for someone with dementia can be both physically and emotionally challenging. Dementia can influence a person’s behaviour including wandering, depression, anxiety or agitated states, aggression, hallucinations and false ideas, and loss of inhibition. Undoubtedly, it is a big responsibility and may affect your lifestyle choices. This may lead you to feel stressed and anxious. Read more
Memory Problems in Seniors
Many seniors may be affected by age-related memory problems and Alzheimer’s Disease. Seniors may be ashamed or frightened of their memory problems and believe that they are an inevitable part of aging. However, the assumption that old age and memory problems go hand-in-hand is inaccurate. Many memory problems are not inevitable and are not part Read more
Transition to Assisted Care Living
Making the decision to move an older loved one into a residential assisted care facility can be a stressful time for all involved. The decision may be a straight forward one for some, with the person who will be the resident being involved in the choosing of the facility. However, for others there may be Read more
Carers Grief and Loss
When you work as a carer, you develop a special bond with the individual/s you care for. This bond is different than that of a family members or friends, and when carers grief and loss occurs, the grieving process can be quite different. Unlike other experiences of loss, the losses associated with a caring role may Read more
Disengaging the Carer Mind
When you care for someone it can be difficult to disengage your mind from the caring role. The worries and caring state of mind remains, and can leave you feeling drained, anxious, overwhelmed and not at peace. It is important, not only for yourself, but for your caring role, to be able to disengage from Read more
Living with someone who has Bipolar
Support in bipolar disorder recovery is important. People with bipolar disorder do better when they have support from family members and friends. Those whose loved ones are involved and supportive tend to recover more quickly, experience fewer manic and depressive episodes, and have milder symptoms. Tips for coping with bipolar disorder in the family Accept Read more
How to help someone with depression
Depression impacts 1 in 5 Australians at some stage during their lifetime and it is often difficult to know how to help someone who needs treatment for depression. The depression may be a reaction to a negative life event, for example the loss of a job, however it may also be a more severe clinical depression. Whatever Read more
Launch of the new Stepping Stones Model
Vision is very happy to announce the launch of the new Stepping Stones Model in Perth, Western Australia. Stepping Stones is all about tailoring a wellbeing program that suits you – the way that you want it. How it works – You connect with a Vision facilitator You set your goals for wellbeing You choose your Read more
Disability Carer Burnout
Being the carer of a person with a disability can be very rewarding. They may be your child, your parent or a sibling and they may rely on you entirely. However pressure from yourself, family members or your community to ‘always’ be there may lead to chronic stress and possibly carer burnout. Being a carer Read more
