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Post - What is frontal lobe dementia?

…Loss of empathy and emotional warmth Lack of motivation, abandoning hobbies or avoiding social contact Difficulty in reasoning, judgement, organisation and planning Impulsiveness Changes in eating patterns A decline in…

News - IRT reflects on the ups and downs of another tough year

…retirement villages, 19 aged care centres and six home care regions. More than 2,200 employees and 143 volunteers actively supported residents and customers in NSW, South East Queensland and the…

Page - IRT Live Well at Home Services

and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. Occupational therapy Make the most out of your daily activities and discus any daily challenges you may…

News - Volunteering benefits all

…benefits. Research shows volunteering is great for your health and wellbeing and there are ample opportunities to reap the rewards at any time of the year. According to the Australian…

Post - 8 tips for gardening in winter

…herbs and vegetables. Cool climate areas including parts of Victoria and Tasmania are perfect for growing a wide variety of herbs and winter vegetables including coriander, mint, carrots, cabbage and

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Post - Retirement villages and aged care centres: what’s the difference?

…staff. Other features of residential aged care centres include nutritious meals and refreshments, entertainment, activities and social outings, and optional extras like online entertainment, fresh flowers and allied health services….

IRT's The Good Life - Salsa for Seniors

Post - Salsa Dancing for Seniors

…muscle function and increases balance and flexibility, which in turn leads to better stability and fewer injuries. Some other health benefits of dancing include: stronger bones and reduced risk of…

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Post - Does depression increase risk of dementia?

…progresses a person’s personality may change and their health and ability to function can also decline. There are many different types of dementia including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia…