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A collection of 10 posts

NDIS

Mileage 101 - How Mileage Is Charged With The NDIS

In February 2020, the Minister for the NDIS, Stuart Robert, announced more flexibility and increased choice for participants accessing transport in their plans.

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Ageing

What Is Vascular Dementia?

Vascular dementia is a general term describing a group of conditions that cause a decline in cognitive skills. Vascular dementia occurs when vessels that supply blood to the brain become blocked or narrowed.

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Aged Care

What Is Personal Care?

All individuals have the right to expect safe, effective and quality delivery of personal and clinical care.

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Keeping Cool This Summer

Extreme heat can be dangerous and can result in heat-related illnesses including heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat stroke. It is important to prepare now as the weather is warming, to ensure your home is cool and comfortable during the summer months.

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Aged Care

Keeping Well At Home

The challenges faced by older Australians during COVID-19 are complex and many of the measures designed to keep us all safe are having a disproportionate effect.

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Aged Care

Costs To Consider When Assessing Home Care VS Aged Care Facilities

Read our home care VS aged care facility cost comparison that summarises costs involved in private home-care and costs involved with an aged-care facility. We hope you find it helpful for determining which option is best for your family.

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Aged Care

Social Isolation: A Health Risk For Elderly People

If you’re involved with the care of an elderly person, you probably make sure that their medical and food needs are taken care of. But are you aware of the impact that social isolation can have on their health?

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Aged Care

The Range Of Tasks A Care Worker Can Help You With - You May Be Surprised

Aged care workers can help with a wide range of things you may not have thought of, like domestic assistance, meal prep and even just companionship.

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Aged Care

Staff Shortages In Aged Care Homes May Mean Home Care Is A Better Option

The Royal Commission into aged-care quality and safety has uncovered a severe staff shortage in aged-care homes that is putting residents at risk. Should we all be changing our approach to care options for the elderly people we love?

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Technology for people with disabilities

Combating Loneliness With Technology: New App Connects Elderly People To Loved Ones

A fantastic new app is connecting elderly people and people living with disability to their loved ones, with ease. Have you heard about Care Konnect?

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