by Jo Mak | 18 July, 2015 | General News
Although, being a caregiver can be a rewarding experience, burnout is common if caregivers are not supported as well. Caregiving is often a 24-hour job that can take its toll in years to come. Caring and supporting their client can begin to overshadow the caregiver’s...
by Jo Mak | 11 July, 2015 | General News
Dementia is a range of symptoms that affect a person’s ability to think, behave and perform every day tasks (fightdementia.org, 2005). According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2012), in 2011, nearly 1 in 10 of people aged over 65 and 3 in 10 of...
by Jo Mak | 4 July, 2015 | General News
Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, also known as Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (HMSN), is a common inherited genetic condition in which the body’s peripheral nervous system is affected. There are already over 50 different types of CMT discovered, with...
by Jo Mak | 28 June, 2015 | General News
Contrary to popular belief, losing weight does not require you to haul truck tires up a hill, run a marathon or do 500 crunches a day; it simply requires a few modifications to your daily lifestyle. Monitoring your nutritional intake and activity level can be a...
by Jo Mak | 21 June, 2015 | General News
A stroke occurs when there is either a blockage or rupturing of a blood vessel in the brain. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can ensure that your risk of having a stroke is kept low. However, it is also vital to know how to identify the warning signs in case your or...
