There is one question I did not ask. Is the work of an activites or lifestlye worker heavy? I have cared for people in wheelchairs previously and know that can be heavy work depending on the person. I do appreciate all the advice given it has been really helpful. Thank you
I live in Queensland AU. I am considering re training in Diversional therapy or studying Diploma of Health and Leisure. I realise it is not exactly the topic here however I am unable to obtain a direct answer from anywhere else. Do those who are Lifestyle Co Ordinator's in the discussion group feel that 60 is too old to retrain in this area? I am hoping to gain some casual work at least at the end of the course. I have past experience as an AIN but have not worked now for 4 years. I realise I am a senior myself and just not certain if I would be employable at my age. Any advice appreciated. Sue
I have been in this field for close to 15 years. I came across your website initially because I was searching for a shared, personal forum with other professionals in my field that was not attached to random advertising and monthly fees. After discovering your website which hosted a forum that was exactly what I was looking for, as well as providing a mountain of resources that didn’t require you to follow several external links to get to, and to top it off no monthly recurring fee...Jackpot!
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as I am a small person also.