Industry News Record number of carers register with Careseekers in an industry first! To date, more than 1,000 carers across Australia, from Perth to Sydney have registered with online care matching service provider Careseekers. This number continues to grow daily. “This is an important milestone
Ageing Parents 4 tips to help you deal with stubbornness as your parents age If your parents seem to become more and more stubborn as they age, don’t despair, you are not alone. A new study by Penn State was recently published in the Journals of
Disability Care Carer's Guilt - It's Ok To Care For You Too! Caring for a loved one who has a disability or is in decline requires endless hours of dedication; a resilient mindset; a sense of enduring compassion and patience; as well as ongoing selflessness
Hiring an in-home care or support worker Personality Fit? Top Tips For Working out if a Carer is Right for You and Your Family When looking for a carer, the question at the forefront of most people’s minds is ‘how will this carer get along with the person needing care?’ Particularly if the person needing care
Hiring an in-home care or support worker Top Five Things to Consider When Choosing Your Carer! Placing a carer in your home, or that of a loved one is a big step. Ensuring the individual is trustworthy, of good character and highly experienced is crucial. It is also important
Real life care seeker stories Customer Testimonial: Georgina, Dementia Sufferer It was distressing for Theodora to watch her vivacious and spirited mother Georgina manifest the symptoms of dementia. As her mother deteriorated, Theodora and her siblings assessed their options. They were adamant about
Alzheimers and Dementia My Parent Has Dementia, Where Do I Start? Learning that a loved one has dementia is a distressing time for many families. For some, the news brings a sense of loss and elicits feelings of heartache. These feelings are often compounded
Carers A Caring Career: Encore, Encore! The baby boomers are making a come-back. According to a 2014 study by Mercer, people are retiring far earlier than expected and are finding they are unable to survive on their retirement savings.
Ageing Parents New Year, New Chapter, New Life! At the beginning of each new year we often take the time to reflect on what the previous year has offered us, and look to the year ahead. We think to tomorrow and
Aged Care What is a patient advocate and how can they help? On our blog today, Dorothy Kamaker MN RN speaks to us about the role of patient advocates in a care situation and how they can make life much easier for families when coping