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‘Tis the Season to be Jolly: Social Gatherings for Seniors
At Home Care Assistance, we believe that a few simple adjustments go a long way in ensuring that EVERYONE has the best time socialising over the festive season. Our Care Workers are often very muc…

The Gifts that Keep on Giving: Holiday Gift Guide for our Aging Friends and Family Members
In life, we have endless ways of showing the people in our lives just how much we love them – it forms part of our love language. To show love and appreciation to another person takes much more ef…

Caregiver Burnout is REAL – What is it and How to Manage it
The holidays are a special time for families and friends to come together. From decorating the house to organising social gatherings, as well as shopping for gifts – all while caring for an aging …

Festive Recipe: Homemade Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing
For many families, the holidays are steeped in tradition, some being passed down from generation to generation and one thing we all know to bring family and fun together, is food! Baking in partic…

Grow a Moustache for Men’s Health
November is the month across the globe where we shine a light on men’s health. The Movember Foundation has been created to put a humorous twist on a very serious topic by encouraging people to gro…

How to feel more connected this Festive Season
The festive season for many, is the most wonderful time of the year and holds something special for each and every one of us. It’s a feeling of joy and warmth, at times peppered with nostalgia and…

How Technology Can Empower Seniors As They Age At Home
It’s not talking into your shoe, but today’s technology has seniors getting smart!
Living through a pandemic has somewhat forced our hands when it comes to engaging with digital technology whil…

All Things Sensory.
The magic of a mindful multi-sensory day.
While many of us can feel that we are overstimulated by the business of daily living, when you are ageing in place or providing in-home care for the el…

Building Resilience: National Mental Health Month 2022
This month is National Mental Health Month, an initiative of the Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) to advocate for and raise awareness of Australian mental health. Events will kick off acr…