Technology is something we cannot escape. It is present in almost every facet of our lives. Younger people have grown up with technology at their fingertips. For them it is not unusual to hold a camera at arms-length to take a photograph, instead of using a traditional viewfinder. For those of us who are a bit older it sometimes seems that technology moves much faster than we can keep up. In this edition we focus on some of the technologies that can help you communicate and remain more independent in your home. We hope you find it helpful and always value your feedback.
My husband was in the Royal Australian Navy, joining in Hobart Tasmania when he was only 17 years of age. He was sent to Flinders Victoria then later to Balmoral Sydney. We met while Max was stationed in Sydney. A chance meeting in King Street in the City not far from the docks and close to where I worked.
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There are many kinds of technology that can make your life easier. These are called “assistive technologies” and are designed to help people with functional limitations to remain independent with everyday tasks.
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Seventeen young people enjoyed three and a half days of fun and activities in December when they attended a KinCare Young Carers Retreat held at Vision Valley, Arcadia. These young peopleare special because they care for family members who have a disability. It was a privilege for our staff to spend this time with them and their feedback was inspiring.
Read MoreTechnology is something we cannot escape. It is present in almost every facet of our lives. Younger people have grown up with technology at their fingertips. For them it is not unusual to hold a camera at arms-length to take a photograph, instead of using a traditional viewfinder. For those of us who are a bit older it sometimes seems that technology moves much faster than we can keep up.
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