Aged care vs living at home: a few things to consider
For many people, being able to live in your own home as you age is the goal. However, for a wide variety of reasons, this may not always be the best …
For many people, being able to live in your own home as you age is the goal. However, for a wide variety of reasons, this may not always be the best …
Ageing – it sometimes comes with a bad rap. It’s not uncommon to view ageing with something akin to dread and distaste. But ageing is just as likely …
Ageing is a different process for everyone; but at some point, many of us find ourselves needing to access aged care services. The aged care system in …
Brittle bones can be a huge problem as we get older, as one in two women and one in five men experience breaks caused by weakened bones. Breaks can …
Deciding to move into aged care is a big choice, and one that shouldn’t be made lightly. But like any big decision, it’s best made once you have all …
The move into an aged care facility can be a big life change, and one that can fill people with uncertainty. It’s something that you can’t really …
Older people have (obviously) lived a long time, and have usually encountered – and overcome – most situations in life. As such, they tend to have …
Christmas is usually a time to celebrate with family – but if you have a loved one in aged care, the festive season might be challenging. Christmas …
It’s really not about how long you live, it’s about how well you live. We all want to age well, but many of us only think about increasing our …
It can be a difficult and sometimes contentious decision to make the move into aged care, either for yourself or for a partner, elderly parent or …
You may have heard about aged care packages, and wondered what they are all about. Essentially, aged care packages are one of the ways that older …
While the best things in life may (apparently) be free, in most cases services that are provided to you are not. However, when it comes to aged care, …
Moving into an aged care home can be a difficult and emotional time, but making smart choices and preparing well can ease the process. Download our e-book to learn what to avoid and what to prioritise…