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Mental health during the colder months

Mental health during the colder months

Mental health during the colder months Have you ever heard of the ‘winter blues’? A lot of people find that their mood drops during the colder months. While it can be easy to put it down to cold, miserable weather, the winter blues can actually be a sign of a more...
How to get through the hay fever season

How to get through the hay fever season

How to get through the hay fever season Many people use the terms ‘allergies’ and ‘hay fever’ interchangeably. However, allergies refer to a wide range of conditions where the body overreacts to a substance that may not cause reactions in other people. These...
What is personal care?

What is personal care?

What is personal care?  Some people need help with personal care so that they can live the best possible life and remain in their home for as long as possible. Personal care can cover tasks involving your hygiene (eg. showering, toileting including managing continence...
Health questions to ask your parents

Health questions to ask your parents

Health questions to ask your parents How much do you know about your family history? While it’s important to know where you come from and who your ancestors are, it’s even more important to understand your family health history. What is a family health history? Your...
What are pelvic floor muscles?

What are pelvic floor muscles?

Table of content Q c × What are pelvic floor muscles?What causes weak pelvic floor muscles?How do I know if I have a weak pelvic floor?What are pelvic floor exercises?How Independence Australia can help you What are pelvic floor muscles? Your pelvic floor...
Incontinence is more common than you think

Incontinence is more common than you think

Table of content Q c × Incontinence is more common than you thinkWith 3-in-1 Bladder Protection (Odour Control, Dryness & Comfort) to help you feel feminine, confident and in control, they also feature: Incontinence is more common than you think Bladder leakage...