Aged Care The 2 big worries that are concerning seniors in 2018 As our parents, or other loved ones, start to become more frail (today this is when they are usually well into their 80s) we often become very focused on meeting their physical needs and ensuring their safety.
Alzheimers and Dementia New discoveries in dementia research in 2018 Did you know that over 400,000 Australians have dementia? The disease affects almost 1 in 10 of us aged over 65? Fortunately, there’s some exciting news for those that are suffering,
Aged Care So, what is a home care package anyway? So what is a home care package anyway? Everything you need to know.
The budget… and Careseekers The Careseekers Team was very excited with the budget announcement last night that there will be 14,000 new high level Home Care Packages (HCPs). Because every day we work with families who
Your parent is losing things. They’re even losing the ability to think. So, when it comes to talking about dementia, are you lost for words? You’ve noticed something. As have other family members. And now things are getting worse. You, like the others, are worried about a whole lot of scary scenarios. The time has come to
A festival for the elderly that really rocks! If you’re at that age when you can remember attending amazing festivals in the 60s or 70s, then now’s the time to either dust off the flares or unearth that little-black-number,
Aged Care When you invite a live-in care worker into a home, they’ll assist you with a lot of things… When you invite a live-in care worker into a home, they’ll assist you with a lot of things…
Aged Care Are we eligible for aged care funding from the Govt? The government wants you to stay at home, they want you to stay at home safe and well and there is funding available to help you do this.
Ageing Parents The medical tests you must have as you age The best way to keep healthy and on top of things as you age is to regularly check on the parts of the body that are most susceptible to things going wrong. Although tests and check- ups can be time consuming and uncomfortable they are very important.
Disability What is the NDIS and am I eligible for funding? What is the NDIS and am I eligible for funding?