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Medical Compression Stockings and Summer

Medical Compression Stockings and Summer

Compression stockings and the challenges of summer Medical compression stockings and garments are used to control swelling (oedema) in legs or arms. Often, the conditions which lead to the use of medical compression garments also means that the person has a higher...
Mental Health & Continence

Mental Health & Continence

Table of content Q c × Mental Health & Continence: Seeking SupportGive yourself time to grieveSome strategies to manage grief:The diagnosis is not your fault.Find ways to gain control and independence:Acknowledge and address any feelings of anxiety Mental Health...
How can I help my child stay dry at night?

How can I help my child stay dry at night?

How can I help my child stay dry at night? Toilet training is a big milestone in every toddler’s (and parent’s) life However, toilet training usually occurs in two phases — Day Training and Night Training — which are two completely different processes. Day training...
The worst disease you’ve never heard of

The worst disease you’ve never heard of

Epidermolysis Bullosa – ‘The worst disease you’ve never heard of.’ What is Epidermolysis Bullosa? Epidermolysis Bullosa is a rare skin disorder. Patients that suffer with EB have an issue with the glue that helps their skin cells stick to one another. This means...
Mental strength for men

Mental strength for men

Finding Strength through Prioritising Your Mental Health – a Guide for Australian Men Gentlemen, are you too manly to seek an unmanly solution for an unmanly problem that you are too manly to acknowledge in the first place? If so, I wish you luck in navigating your...