Elderly depression, also known as geriatric depression is a condition that is affecting millions of senior citizens across the world. Here in Australia, statistics show that the condition has risen tremendously over the last few years. In fact, 2017 research by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)shows that 1 in 7 people aged...
Dementia is not a specific disease but a general term used to describe a wide range of symptoms of memory loss. In most cases, it caused by damages of diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia is a condition caused by the degeneration of brain cells or what’s referred to as neuro-degeneration. It affects the health...
In Australia, it is estimated that more 9% of the adult population is suffering from sleep disorders. That is how prevalent these conditions are. But it is important to note that there are various types of sleep disorders. Each one is different and may have varying symptoms. Here are the common sleep disorders in Australia:...
Addiction is a compulsive pattern of behaviors that negatively affect an individual. To most people, addiction is when an individual indulges in substance abuse such as drugs, alcohol, etc. However, there many forms of addictions ranging from substance abuse, porn, gambling, sex, work, electronic gadgets amongst others. What’s worrying is that the problem of addiction...
