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Update from the Ministry for Disabled People Establishment Unit

Autumn Newsletter 2022

Tips on keeping your food fresh for longer

Is a child you know struggling at home and school?

Behind closed doors - article from Age Concern NZ Issue 02 2021

Hypertension - What does gum health have to do with it?

Getting Children to Sleep

Why Sleep is Good for Children?

Fitness as we age

You know your voice matters when you've lost it!

The 'failosophy' of coping when things go wrong -Radio NZ Afternoon programme

Helping children get up and go - Radio NZ Nine to Noon programme

Reducing  your risk of dementia - Radio NZ Nine to Noon programme

Is walking or running better for you - from Radio NZ Sunday morning programme

Children, language and imitation

Travelling with the elderly - know the risks

Some self defence basic breakaways

Compensatory Strategies after brain injury

Best flooring for a senior living community

Home gym exercises - part of everyday life

The history of music therapy in New Zealand 

Have you fallen or do you fear falling?

Why are seniors always so cold?

Managing difficult behaviours in dementia

Gout's resurgence

Exercise as Therapy

World Arthritis Day 12 October 2021 - Nutrition tips for people with Arthritis

What is Cerebral Palsy?

How to support a child with dyslexia

Sensory Profile Education for Staff

Food Labels

A moving child is a learning child - book review

​What is ageing?

Multiple Sclerosis

Sensory Assessments

Tips to get those with dementia moving

​Enabling Good Lives

Fatigue - An overview

Your parents need residential care?

Dyspraxia - what is it?

What is a stroke?

How to stay fit and active as you grow older

​How fit am I?

Financial Support for those caring for a disabled person

What is Dementia? 

Understanding Autism - Autism NZ

Having joint surgery - start to exercise now!

Mindfulness

World MS Day - 30 May 2021

Are lazy boy chairs fit for purpose in residential care?

Allergy Awareness Week 20-25 April 2021

World Voice Day - 16 April 2021

It's World Parkinsons Awareness Day - 11 April

It's World Autism Awareness Day - 2 April 2021

Nutrition tips for people with Arthritis

Ageing and Down Syndrome

About Osteoporosis and Moving Safely

About your Abdominal Muscles

Communicating with Technology

Teaching crossing the road skills

Enable Equipment Service

Eating and drinking problems related to Dementia

The lunchbox dilemma

Why do some people need thickened fluids?

Hand and finger skills

High Temperatures and Dehydration

Strokes - a simple guide

Speech Language Therapy

Teachers - Are you struggling to support some students?

Some exercises for strength and balance

Exercise Beats Arthritis

Transdisciplinary Teamwork

What is Osteoporosis?

OT Hip Care Tips-  for six weeks after your operation

Exercises to help prevent Occupational Overuse

Seating people comfortably

Arthritis

Food for a Healthy Heart

Are my elderly parents coping?

It's Mental Health Awareness Week

Prevent the spread of cold and flu with regular handwashing

How childhood shapes later life - Jim Mora's interview with Richie Poulson

Are you losing your mobility?

Prevention of Winter Chest Infections

Ageing and Unplanned Weight Loss

Stay on your feet - Be aware of your feet

Winter aches and pains

Keep fit with gardening

Posture is important

​Prevent Winter Illness

Choosing a bed and mattress - advice for residential facilities

Vitamin D and the Winter Months

I don't want to be a bother

Building or Refurbishing Buildings

​Handwriting is crucial for development

Falls and Eyesight

About Dietitians

Do you need a walking stick?

Leaky Waterworks?

Teaching shaving skills

Skin Injuries Caused by Pressure

Getting yourself up from the floor

Making Sense of our Senses

Oral Care

Beat Morning Stiffness

Seating advice for residential care

​Osteoporosis and Diet

Footwear Matters

Can People on Modified Diets have Food Treats?

Assisting someone to Walk

Choosing a comfy chair

​Hearing Loss Causes Communication Breakdown

Do you have a dry or burning mouth?

​To Exercise or Not to Exercise

Ageing and Eating and Drinking

The magic power of Diaphragmatic breathing

Disability - A family burden

Having Trouble Sleeping as you Age - here are a few tips

Why free play is good

Helping someone to get up from a chair

Kilmarnock Enterprises - Information on Work Experience

Furniture for sale

Leisure and Recreation Ideas for those with Disabilities

​Planning Holidays for People with Disabilities

Handy Links for Disability Services

When Disability is Making life Difficul​t

Have you fallen or do you fear falling?

Useful links from Wondermoms.org - for parents with special needs children transitioning to adulthood

Home Gym - Exercises

Where to purchase equipment which Therapy Professionals previously supplied

Someone you know struggling to Shop Independently

Jo's Story  - a story about love and the healing power of music

About Music Therapy

Gluten free, Dairy free, Lactose free, Egg free

The Centre for Senior Wellbeing

Understanding Music Therapy

A child who is 'a little different'

Super Food Information

Strong Bones Count

How to keep your lungs clear

Teaching someone to tie shoelaces

Ex Templeton Contract - Services provided by Therapy Professionals

How to read food labels Diabetes NZ