Aged Care How to find and engage a good in-home care worker in 2019 Finding and hiring a care or support worker who is a good match for you or your loved one can make a big difference in terms of the care that is received. There
Alzheimers and Dementia Dealing with your loved one's dementia in 2019 Taking care of someone with dementia can sometimes be challenging, especially if the person receiving care is a loved one.
Aged Care We don’t want an aged care facility… so what are our other options? 5 important steps you need to take to help an older person stay at home for as long as possible As the Government embarks on a Royal Commision into aged care, the way
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 5 reasons why a live-in carer may be a great option for you or your loved one A live-in care worker can be a great option for an older person or couple that is living on their own. Particularly in the following situations: The older person is living in a
Aged Care Tips to make life easier when caring for a loved one with parkinsons Like most chronic progressive diseases, Parkinson’s affects not only the person suffering from the disease but those closest to them. The partners, children, relatives and friends of someone with Parkinson’s Disease
Aged Care A list of must read resources if you have a loved one with Dementia If you or a family member has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it’s reassuring to know you are not alone. According to Alzheimer’s Australia there are more than 353,800
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
Alzheimers and Dementia Helping children cope with a parent or grandparent who has dementia September is Dementia Awareness Month and Alzheimers Australia has produced an extremely moving video (scroll down to view) showing the effect on children when a family member is diagnosed with dementia. Many of