The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will administer both Pfizer and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations in Canowindra next Wednesday, September 1, in conjunction with Western NSW Local Health District … [Read more...]
Mental Health Shouldn’t Be Overlooked
A mental health directory will be mailed to each household across the state electorate of Orange in the coming weeks. Orange MP, Phil Donato said the issues we’ve faced recently have caused damage … [Read more...]
New Hope For Alzheimer’s Sufferers
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects a person’s thinking, behaviour and ability to perform everyday tasks. Alzheimer’s disease affects up to 1 in 10 Australians over 65 years of age, … [Read more...]
Mental Health Help During Lockdown
While we’re indoors for a seemingly foreign lockdown, it’s more important than ever that you keep mental health top-of-mind. We need to consider the support networks we have around us in a … [Read more...]
Older Australians’ Views On Voluntary Assisted Dying
National Seniors Australia has announced the results of their annual National Seniors Social Survey (NSSS), particularly the views of respondents on voluntary assisted dying (VAD). More than 3,500 … [Read more...]
How To Help Your Kids Manage COVID-19 Anxiety
In a recently published American study, it was found that 64% of school students reported increased anxiety about the pandemic. Given we’re now in the midst of a Delta Variant pandemic, anxiety may … [Read more...]
Impact Of The COVID-19 Crisis On Our First Responders
Research from Charles Sturt University (CSU) has shown the COVID-19 pandemic may have a deep and lasting impact on Australia’s first responder community. The research highlighted significant … [Read more...]
How To Enhance Sleep In Those With Dementia
Recently studies show how important eight hours of sleep are for maintaining physical and mental wellbeing. Unfortunately, dementia causes changes in the brain that can worsen sleep. A good night’s … [Read more...]
Not A Time To Get Careless
The Central West NSW COVID-19 lock-down has been lifted. Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) congratulates communities in the Cabonne, Orange and Blayney council areas for their vigilance … [Read more...]
How to Combat COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome
In October 2020 Professors Ana Nikčević from Kingston University of London, U.K and Marcantonio Spada from London South Bank University, UK developed the concept of COVID-19 anxiety syndrome. In … [Read more...]