Author Archives: yvonnec23

About yvonnec23

Business Owner of Special Care Clothing Solutions. I design and retail clothing for people with limited mobility or disability. Founder and Chairperson for SpecialCare Central Inc. which is an information portal Linking People with Disability, Aged Care Citizens and Carers and Families to Service Providers. Secretary at Older People Speak Out, an advocacy group for Seniors rights.

Looking good and feeling good.

Posted on January 25, 2019

I want to share an article below with you from Hello Care By Jakob Neeland. Jan 21, 2019 which clearly supports the reason for quality and dignified clothing.    It is so important to wear clothing that provides comfort for … Continue reading →

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Your Say On Aged Care

Posted on May 23, 2018

Your input will be invaluable as a way to let Canberra publicly know what the issues are at the coalface with Aged Care Continue reading →

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ABC Report on Aged Care

Posted on April 5, 2018

A number of you might have seen this last night, but thought I would follow through and send you the  link.  They are holding a survey that you might like to contribute to and this can be found on their … Continue reading →

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10 Questions you need to ask

Posted on February 13, 2018

With the media in Australia still hitting back at the figures that show aged care facilities spend $6 a day per resident on food – it’s essential to know how well your loved one will be eating in care. Continue reading →

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Can a Concussion Really Lead to Dementia?

Posted on February 2, 2018

How many times does a soccer player head a ball, get dizzy and think nothing of it… It could possibly be a mini stroke, as we have now been told. Continue reading →

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Sleep essential for brain function in elderly | Aged Care Insite

Posted on January 27, 2018

Home | News | Sleep essential for brain function in elderlySleep essential for brain function in elderlyBy: Kirstie Chlopicki in News, Top Stories January 18, 2018 0Researchers investigating how the brain could be made more resistant to age-related decline have … Continue reading →

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Close call on Scam

Posted on January 25, 2018

Be aware of another scam happening to retailers Continue reading →

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Self-care for carers & family members – Synapse – reconnecting lives

Posted on January 23, 2018

Carers need to maintain their health and wellbeing to provide the best care for a family member. Maintaining your health and wellbeing provides the energy and capacity to endure the challenges that you may face in your role. Good health … Continue reading →

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Charlottes’ new coat

Posted on January 11, 2018

 Our business is to design clothing to provide dignity and comfort for the elderly, where colours, fabrics and styles can make all the difference. Continue reading →

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Dementia Village

Posted on January 9, 2018

The Dementia Village provides hope where the residents should feel comfortable in their surroundings, and are provided with a lifestyle that relates to who they are and the life they have lived. Let’s have more of it. Continue reading →

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