Self-Care and Disability

The terms self-care, self-management and assistance with self care activities are frequently employed in today's society, particularly by the NDIS and related health and social care organizations. Self-care entails taking charge of your health, carefully considering lifestyle decisions, and paying attention to how you feel on a daily and long-term basis. It may be more difficult to take care of yourself if you have a handicap or have been diagnosed with a chronic condition or illness. You may also need to modify your lifestyle in order to cope with the obstacles that your condition poses for your physical and mental health. The majority of adults should exercise for at least 2.5 hours per week.

(Note: To acquire Assistance with self care activities in Australia, Phone NDIS on 1800 800 110 or email on enquiries@ndis.gov.au).

Living with Long-term Condition or Disability

There is a ton of evidence (based on published research) that supports the idea that people who have chronic conditions, illnesses, or disabilities can still eat healthy, drink the right things, and engage in physical exercise. More importantly, the evidence demonstrates that most people do gain advantages from the proper type of exercise. Therefore, if you have high blood pressure, exercise can lower it and possibly allow you to take less medicine. If you have COPD, gradually increasing your walking time—perhaps to 30 minutes per day—will help you function better in daily activities. It has also been demonstrated that better dietary habits and physical activity together can raise cancer patients' chances of survival. People who suffer from chronic pain and/or fatigue have also been found to have better control over their symptoms after undertaking exercise.

Rabblement

If you experience a sudden onset health issue, such as a heart attack or stroke, you will be released from the hospital after being stabilized with a support package of care for four to six weeks. This could involve assistance with cooking, cleaning, and domestic tasks, as well as benefits counselling if you won't be able to return to work for a time. A community team composed of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists will likely also provide care for you. A psychologist, a dietitian, or a member of the palliative care team may at times get in touch with you. It may be best to discuss getting healthy and active again with occupational therapists and physiotherapists in particular.

Occupational therapists collaborate with housing organizations and home improvement teams to modify your surroundings so you may live comfortably at home. To help people reach their full potential for independence, occupational therapists analyze their needs and offer equipment and minor changes.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists provide assistance for a variety of conditions, such as difficulties with the bones and soft tissues, such as back or neck pain, as well as concerns with mobility linked to the neurological system, the heart, circulation, and respiration. A physiotherapist can offer guidance on how to make use of tools like a bath seat or a walking stick to help you move around more effortlessly. Your rehabilitation will be aided by the exercises they can teach you to do between sessions.

 

Occupational Therapy

Daily activities may become challenging if there are issues with memory, eyesight, respiration, circulation, mobility, or coordination. You will work with an occupational therapist to discover effective methods for performing important daily tasks. Dressing, washing, preparing a hot beverage, or shopping are examples of this. The goal is to assist a person in becoming as autonomous as possible. They can assist people in finding or maintaining hobbies and fitness routines as well as in returning to work.

Specialist Nurses

Specialized nurses play a crucial part in the treatment of patients with a variety of illnesses, including Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, asthma, and COPD, to name a few. They can provide guidance to other medical and social workers involved in a person's care who might lack specialized knowledge because they are experts in a certain condition. They may on occasion also recommend drugs to patients.

Palliative Care

Teams of specialized palliative care providers have been created to enhance patients' quality of life. This involves lowering the emotional worries of family carers and enhancing symptoms like pain control.