NDIS 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 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
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
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
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
Ability to be involved in our local community is something that most people take for granted. Making connections, developing friendships and gaining a sense of participation and contribution are things that are assumed to be available to everyone. Connecting to a community you have not been a part of because of long-term illness or disability, or, … Read more
Sometimes the biggest barriers people with disabilities encounter are other people. Often people do not know how to behave when meeting a person with a disability. People may feel a bit awkward and do not know how to approach the person, how to look at him/her or how to help correctly and respectfully if help … Read more
Disability can affect the way a person connects to and interacts with their community. Often this means that a person with a disability may feel they are not included in or part of their local community or larger society. These feelings of disconnection and exclusion can lead to anxiety and depression as the person feels unable … Read more
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
Have you recently thought to yourself – do I need counselling? Joyce Breasure, past president of the American Counseling Association and a professional counselor, recommends counselling when you: Spend 5 out of 7 days feeling unhappy Regularly cannot sleep at night Are taking care of a parent or a child and the idea crosses your … Read more
