How to Help a Loved One with Dementia

Written for Medibank.

My yiayia (grandmother) Stratigoula was a total inspiration. She was clever, strong, witty and downright hilarious. Though, when dementia hit there was no stopping it. My family was put on a ride they never anticipated, trying to understand and navigate the trickiness of the disease.

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Caterina HrysomallisMarch 4, 2023April 11, 20231 Comment

Broadsheet, Features, Health + Wellbeing, melbourne

Melbourne’s Best Studios to Learn How to Dance

Originally published on Broadsheet.

Yes, wobbly coordination can be improved – get ready to waltz, rumba and breakdance your way into summer.

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Caterina HrysomallisNovember 1, 2022April 11, 2023Leave a comment

Health + Wellbeing, The New York Times

Travel the World Through These Dance Tutorials

Originally published in The New York Times.

Do you have itchy feet after all these months of lockdown? Now could be the time to do a little homework on the world of dance. Continue reading “Travel the World Through These Dance Tutorials”

Caterina HrysomallisSeptember 29, 2022December 8, 2022Leave a comment

Health + Wellbeing, Lonely Planet, Travel

Managing a Fear of Flying: How to Keep Anxiety from Grounding Your Travel Plans

Originally published on Lonely Planet.

A fear of flying isn’t uncommon but, for some people, it can make travelling an incredibly stressful experience and, for others, prevent them from going on the adventure of their dreams entirely. We asked three people with different perspectives for their tips on how to manage anxiety before and during a flight.

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Caterina HrysomallisMarch 21, 2022December 15, 20221 Comment

Health + Wellbeing

How to Take Care of Large Breasts

Written for WILD, by WellBeing.

When it comes to self-care, we often think of candle-lit baths, multi-step skincare routines and healthy eating. Breast care is often overlooked — especially when you’re young. Continue reading “How to Take Care of Large Breasts”

Caterina HrysomallisOctober 11, 2021December 8, 2022Leave a comment

Aged Care, Geriatric Health, Health + Wellbeing

Tips on Helping Someone Living with Dementia Through the Pandemic

Originally published on HelloCare.

Maintaining a routine is extremely important for anyone living with dementia. The coronavirus pandemic has inevitably disrupted those routines, regardless of whether the person living with dementia is in a residential facility or at home.

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Caterina HrysomallisSeptember 2, 2021July 28, 2022Leave a comment

Health + Wellbeing, Medibank

How to Cope with a Friendship Breakdown

Written for Medibank.

Friendship losses will happen throughout everyone’s lives and as devastating as they may be, it’s important we begin to understand this and learn to navigate these situations in a healthy way.

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Caterina HrysomallisJanuary 26, 2021December 15, 2022Leave a comment

Health + Wellbeing

How to Respectfully Ask Someone to Get an STI Test

Written for WILD, by WellBeing.

Considering asking someone to get an STI test before being intimate? You should never compromise your health to avoid offending someone. Here’s how to ask without the awkwardness. Continue reading “How to Respectfully Ask Someone to Get an STI Test”

Caterina HrysomallisOctober 27, 2020December 8, 2022Leave a comment

Aged Care, Health + Wellbeing, News

Begging For Help: Care Assistant’s Letter Reveals the Realities of a Nursing Home Battling Covid

Originally published on HelloCare.

HelloCare has attained a de-identified letter from an aged care worker sent to Leading Age Services Australia desperately asking for more registered nurses (RNs) and personal care assistants (PCAs) on board. The home they work at was down to only one PCA at one point.

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Caterina HrysomallisJuly 1, 2020December 15, 2022Leave a comment

Health + Wellbeing, Lonely Planet, Travel

Why This is the Year to Plan the Perfect Camping Vacation

Originally published on Lonely Planet.

Few activities can make you slow down and recharge quite like camping. In the age of coronavirus, these sort of trips satisfy our desire for adventure. You can stay local, you have more control over your destination, and it’s affordable.

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Caterina HrysomallisJuly 1, 2020November 18, 2020Leave a comment

Aged Care, Australia, Health + Wellbeing

In Limbo: Rethinking Living Arrangements as COVID-19 Defers Care Facility Moves

Originally published on HelloCare.

As the aged care sector continues to grapple with the coronavirus, an increasing number of older people are finding themselves caught in a tough spot – requiring care but hesitant to move into an aged care facility.

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Caterina HrysomallisJune 1, 2020November 22, 2020Leave a comment

Food and Drink, Health + Wellbeing, Medibank

The Health Obsession to Know About: Orthorexia Nervosa

Written for Medibank.

Keto, paleo, flexitarian, juice diets, raw-food only – if you’re a social media user, repeated exposure to new diets and trends is virtually inescapable. It’s intensifying a new of eating complications, including the condition of orthorexia nervosa.

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Caterina HrysomallisApril 28, 2020December 16, 2022Leave a comment

Health + Wellbeing, Korea JoongAng Daily (NYT affiliate), South Korea, Travel

‘Spray on’ Skin Device is Launched in Korea

Originally published in the Korea JoongAng Daily.

As South Korea’s plastic surgery industry continues to grow, more foreign companies are trying to tap into it.
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Caterina HrysomallisFebruary 2, 2019June 28, 2020Leave a comment

Health + Wellbeing, SBS

Starting to Samba

Originally published on SBS.

Last year, a video posted by a Melbourne dance school popped up on my Instagram. It featured a group of beautiful women dancing a style I’d never seen.

Caterina HrysomallisNovember 17, 2018May 5, 2023Leave a comment