MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Over 1,200 travellers have experienced 60 destinations nationwide with Cocky Guides. [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/CockyGuidessource.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus
What does a guided tour look like for someone with a vision impairment?
![<p>Caitlin said she really needed “a place to go,” after experiencing a stroke at the age of 22. Happy Paws Happy Hearts Team Leader Justin Palazzo-Orr and former rescue puppy, Astro, were some of the welcoming smiles she needed. [Image: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Caitlinresize.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus
After a stroke at 22, it took a “big warm hug” to help recover
![<p>The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People With Disability’s Research Report outlined a plan for eliminating restrictive practices. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Restrictivepracdisability.jpg?fm=pjpg)
![<p>Scientists have made huge strides in the fight against Parkinson’s disease complications and the people they impact. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/parkinsonanimal.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus
Scientists find the key to potentially reversing Parkinson’s disease
![<p>The uLaunch board is made up of people who know what it’s like to find work with disability. [Source: uLaunch]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/uLaunched.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus
uLaunch kicks open the door for your next job interview
![<p>For people with physical disabilities which may prevent them from driving, public transport might seem inefficient, embarrassing and hard to navigate, and people with invisible disabilities which prevent them from driving may experience a great deal of anxiety with mass transit. [Source: Ryan Hoi]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Ryannhoiphoto.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus
Don’t drive and dislike public transport? There’s now another way
![<p>Children with dementia often experience memory loss, severe anxiety and depression among several other symptoms. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/forgetmetot.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by Sneha Krishnan
Childhood dementia: causes, symptoms, support for bereaved families
![<p>It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor Rob McElhenney, 46 [right], and Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds, 46 [left], are co-owners of Wrexham Football Club, with the documentary Welcome to Wrexham (2022) available to stream on Disney+. [Source: WXM Photography]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/reynoldsrobsunny.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus
‘Always Sunny’ actor Rob McElhenney opens up about disability diagnosis at age 46
![<p>Nicole [pictured], a Solve-TAD/Freedom Solutions Australia client, is able to get around using the bespoke Freedom Wheels bike, provided by the not-for-profit organisation. [Image courtesy of Freedom Solutions Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Nicolafreedomcycling.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus
Freedom Solutions Australia has arrived — 48 years in the making
![<p>Paralympians living with vision impairment have to keep pace with their guides in an impressive show of camaraderie and determination. [Image courtesy of Chen HW via Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/blindrunspara.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus