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5 Highly Recommended Cognitive Activities to Boost Brain Health
1. Play memory games. Playing different cognitive games can have a crucial impact on brain health in later life while ageing in place. It may be easy enough for your loved one to list the planets …
Discover the Top 5 Podcasts for Seniors
First there was radio, then television, then internet and now podcasts. Podcasts are for everyone. With the help of technology and a smartphone, it is amazing what we can explore and learn every d…
Tips to Stay Happy and Hydrated in the Summer Heat
With summer well and truly here, there is no better time to make sure you’re keeping well hydrated. In Australia, heatwaves are becoming longer, hotter and more frequent1. Heat-related illnesses s…
Mobilise your Wellbeing with Physiotherapy
“Use it or lose it” is a well-known expression when it comes to mobility and ageing. Maintaining our mobility and function as we age in place supports our physical and mental wellbeing. …
Brain Food – A fresh start for cognitive vitality!
The beginning of another year often brings with it some reflection, resetting and resolutions for betterment, especially when it comes to our diet. This year, rather than just focusing on our wais…
How Social Engagement Promotes Healthy Ageing
While nutrition and exercise play a massive role in ensuring healthy ageing, so does social engagement. Interacting with others has been clinically proven to keep our brains engaged and also enhan…
The Importance of Occupational Therapy While Ageing in Place
The ability to maintain independence while ageing in place is a key focus at Home Care Assistance, hence we often work very closely with a special group of experts called Occupational Therapists (…
Gifts Ideas for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
As the festive season is again upon us, gift shopping is a necessary activity – a task loved by some, but for others, it presents a challenge we may prefer not to endure. And if you are close to o…
Be Alert to Signs that Your Parent May Require In-Home Care
Visiting your ageing parents during the holidays is a time of reunion and joy. But for many, distance and the added isolation effects of COVID-19 means that more time may have passed than usual si…
