Ageing - Careseekers (Page 2)

A Guide To Voting As An Older Australian

The Australian Federal Election is just around the corner. As an older Australian, it is important to exercise your right and participate in voting. We have compiled a guide to assist you in making your voting experience as accessible and flexible as possible.

Aged Care

Goals & Aged Care With Careseekers

Identifying goals in disability support is very much the language of the NDIS. At [Careseekers](http://www.careseekers.com.au) we feel that identifying and pursuing goals also applies to aged care services.

NDIS

Occupational Therapy With My OT Crew

We chat to Sunshine Coast based occupational therapists MOC about the role occupational therapy has in supporting and adding value to the lives of their clients.

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How You Can Show Proof Of Your COVID-19 Vaccination

As our cities begin to open up safely, the team at Careseekers has been vigilant in making sure our community of care and support workers are getting vaccinated, providing proof of their vaccination status and are aware of their obligations as workers providing services to vulnerable Australians.

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Boundaries In Care & Support Work

An important part of delivery care and support services is to demonstrate empathy and understanding towards your client. But it is important to remember that you are not their friend. You are their support worker.

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Cold Weather Safety Tips - Staying Warm During Winter

As we age, our bodies become less able to regulate internal body temperature and a decrease in our senses can make it hard to sense fluctuations in temperature. Older adults can lose body heat faster than they did when they were younger leaving them at risk for hypothermia.

Aged Care

Companionship & Community Access - What Are They & How Do They Differ?

Both Community Access and Companionship care and support are forms of non-medical care and support that are vital to many members of our community.

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.

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.

Care Workers

It's Okay To Say No & Why Sometimes It Is The Best Answer

Our amazing community of care and support workers are dedicated, hard working and reliable - they are what sets Careseekers apart. Many of the care and support workers on our platform are so dedicated that they have trouble saying no to work when it is offered to them.