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Help to remain living at home if you have a chronic disease or serious illness

Home care offers many benefits for people with chronic illness or frailty. It can help you maintain your independence and stay living at home.

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Mobility aids

Mobility aids can help you get around and make daily activities safer and easier. Learn when you might need mobility aids and how to access them.

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Going home from hospital (discharge planning)

When you go home from hospital, it’s important that you know what to do so that you continue to get the right healthcare from the right people.

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Aged care services

As you get older you may need help managing everyday activities. Find out if you are eligible for aged care services, or respite services for carers.

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Occupational therapy

Occupational therapists (OTs) can help throughout your life when you're having difficulty with everyday tasks. Learn about occupational therapy.

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Living well with dementia after diagnosis

Getting a diagnosis of dementia can be difficult. Over time, dementia can make it hard to do everyday tasks. Find out what you can do to live well.

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Tests used in diagnosing dementia

Find out more about the tests doctors use to diagnose dementia. Learn about physical and neurological examinations, cognitive tests, x-rays and scans.

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Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) helps you change negative thought patterns and manage emotions and behaviours to build healthier relationships.

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Disability services and the NDIS

Read about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which provides government funded disability services to people living with disability.

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Chronic fatigue syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) causes fatigue that impacts your ability to function. Learn ways to manage ME/CFS.

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