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Cognitive Decline: Balancing the Good Days with the Bad
As we age, our risk of getting dementia increases, and with it comes a raft of challenges that not only affect the person suffering from the disease, but also those families caring for them. That …
Hearing Awareness Week and the Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia
With this month marking Hearing Awareness Week, the “Ear and hearing care for all! Let’s make it a reality” campaign for 2023, carries with it a strong message when it comes to hearing loss and ca…
5 Simple Steps to Cleaning Out Your Medicine Cabinet
As we enter a new year, taking a fresh start gives us the opportunity to declutter and get organised in our homes – and that includes the medicine cabinet. Chances are, you’ll find some old prescr…
The Importance for Seniors to Stay Hydrated this Summer
Let’s talk about the importance of hydration, especially given that as Australian’s, we are no strangers to extreme heat and hot weather. Staying hydrated during the summer months is important to …
My Aged Care: Why Getting Assessed Early is a MUST
Ageing is an inevitable part of life. We may be able to control the effects of it to a degree, but we can’t stop it, yet we are considered fortunate to reach old age. As we grow older, we may feel…
Food for Thought: Eating for a Healthy Brain
When it comes to your health, Home Care Assistance Care Workers are trained in the Balanced Care Method™, where they are trained in the importance of nutrition, exercise, social ties, mental and s…
Independent living as we Age. What you need to know.
The old saying of “there’s no place like home”, is one that resonates with almost everyone, which is why the prospect of having to up-root your life and move into an aged care facility, or having …
Brain Health and why it’s so Important
As we get older, we tend to focus on our mobility and physical wellbeing, when in fact, our mental health is just as important. Research over the years has shown that staying sharp and mentally al…
How to Utilise Your Aged Care Service Package
When it comes to aged care, Australians are well supported, with the government contributing around 78% of costs to aged care services needed1. This funding is through My Aged Care and offers sen…
