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Balancing Work and Caregiving: Tips for Managing Care Responsibilities
In Australia, over 2.65 million people provide care to family members to support their daily living[1]. However, taking on this extra responsibility, on top of other work and other caring responsi…
Supporting Seniors with Chronic Illnesses Including Diabetes
As our loved ones get older, they need more support with a wider variety of tasks, especially if they have a chronic illness that needs to be managed to keep them healthy. Diabetes is a chronic co…
When Your Situation Changes: Adapting Your Home Care Plan
Making the decision that it is time to seek home care is important, but so is recognising when your home care plan needs changing. Creating a home care plan is not a once off task as the needs…
Selecting the Best Home Care Provider for Your Loved One
It can be difficult to make the decision that you or your loved one needs home care. Having made the decision, many family members feel overwhelmed when trying to work out who should be provid…
Nutrition for Seniors: Ensuring Your Loved One Eats the Right Foods at Home
Getting the right nutrition is a key component to staying healthy. However, the nutrition we need changes as we age, while at the same time, making meals can become more difficult. At Home Car…
Living with Alzheimer’s: How Home Care Can Provide Comfort and Routine
When a loved on receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, it can be a scary and overwhelming time. One of the big questions can be, how can we keep our loved one happy and cared for in thei…
Beyond Boundaries: The Untold Benefits of In-Home Nursing Care for Seniors
As our population ages, the need for quality senior care becomes increasingly essential. Many families are exploring alternatives to traditional nursing homes, turning to in-home nursing care for …
The Consequences of Missed Medical Appointments for Seniors
Medical appointments, including GP, specialist, dentist, and allied health appointments, play an important role in aging well. However, senior Australians may miss medical appointments leading…
Social Isolation in Seniors and the Role of an In-Home Companion
As we get older and less mobile, we go out less, spending less time with others and more time at home. Particularly for those who live alone, this can result in social isolation. Unfortunately, ap…
