Parenting is not easy, but the challenges get magnified when you are parenting a child with a disability (or disabilities). From frequent doctor trips, expensive treatment, and being active 24/7 to lack of socializing, worrisome excursions, and suffering from chronic depression, the challenges of caring for a child with a disability are enormous. In this blog, we feature challenges faced by parents of children with special needs and how the right service provider can be of paramount help. Limited accessibility for special needs One of the biggest challenges faced by families of disabled childr ..read more

No, it is not selfish to want to live independently. In  recent  times,  there’s  been  so  much  talk  about  living  together  and  sharing  with  one  another. People  are  building  communities  that  connect  local  systems  more  closely  with  each  other,  to  help each  other  survive-  especially  during  the  pandemic.  However,  this  has  also  brought  a  lot  of confu ..read more

Living with a disability  or  a  mental  illness  can  change  how  you  look  at  the  world around you. Most importantly – how you fit into it. A simple option like living independently can be quite a faraway dream, just because of  the presence of  this disability. But it doesn’t have to be. One of  the problems that all of  us are faced with today is that we compare our lives to everyone else’s. As encouraging as this can sometimes be sometimes to challenge you to try and do  more,  or  do  ..read more

It’s not just the disability that can sometimes make the world seem like too big a challenge to handle, it’s the thoughts that come with living with one. Not only does extra energy now have to be put into something that may come naturally to someone else, but extra energy goes into encouraging yourself that this disability is somehow a gift. Sound familiar? Then there’s this added pressure to deal with other people’s thoughts and behaviour because you have a disability. Through no fault of theirs either, the world simply doesn’t always know the right things to say and do when we’re faced with ..read more

Why is something like Respite Care important anyway? No matter what journey we set ourselves onto, there are parts of it that you can neither do alone nor do you want to. It is nice to have the choice of independence, around people you love and want to support. However, not everyone has this choice. For people living with a disability, someone who’s been in an accident, a person recovering from surgery, or the elderly, for example; the need for help might be greater than before. As much as there are residencies available for these situations, not everyone is fond of the idea. The beauty of hum ..read more

Everyone desires to live a healthy, happy, and independent life. But your disability may sometimes prove to be a hindrance.  Assistance with everyday activities is covered under your NDIS plan. If you are eligible to access this service, Cosy Home Care is the best choice for you.  Seeking assistance with personal activities helps you live independently without compromising your health or safety. If you’re not sure whether you need this service, watch out for these 3 signs.  1. You live on your own  Living alone, especially if you have a disability ..read more

Parenting is not easy, but the challenges get magnified when you are parenting a child with a disability (or disabilities). From frequent doctor trips, expensive treatment, and being active 24/7 to lack of socializing, worrisome excursions, and suffering from chronic depression, the challenges of caring for a child with a disability are enormous. In this blog, we feature challenges faced by parents of children with special needs and how the right service provider can be of paramount help. Limited accessibility for special needs One of the biggest challenges faced by families of disabled childr ..read more

No, it is not selfish to want to live independently. In  recent  times,  there’s  been  so  much  talk  about  living  together  and  sharing  with  one  another. People  are  building  communities  that  connect  local  systems  more  closely  with  each  other,  to  help each  other  survive-  especially  during  the  pandemic.  However,  this  has  also  brought  a  lot  of confu ..read more

Living with a disability  or  a  mental  illness  can  change  how  you  look  at  the  world around you. Most importantly – how you fit into it. A simple option like living independently can be quite a faraway dream, just because of  the presence of  this disability. But it doesn’t have to be. One of  the problems that all of  us are faced with today is that we compare our lives to everyone else’s. As encouraging as this can sometimes be sometimes to challenge you to try and do  more,  or  do  ..read more

It’s not just the disability that can sometimes make the world seem like too big a challenge to handle, it’s the thoughts that come with living with one. Not only does extra energy now have to be put into something that may come naturally to someone else, but extra energy goes into encouraging yourself that this disability is somehow a gift. Sound familiar? Then there’s this added pressure to deal with other people’s thoughts and behaviour because you have a disability. Through no fault of theirs either, the world simply doesn’t always know the right things to say and do when we’re faced with ..read more