Right at Home Blog

The holiday season is a time to celebrate with loved ones, share stories, and enjoy quality time together. It’s also an opportunity to check in on the well-being of elderly family members, particularly if you live far away. Whether you’re visiting parents or grandparents this summer, take some time to ensure they’re happy, healthy, and safe.

To help you do so, we have created a handy checklist tailored for Australian families to help you check-in on your loved ones during the festive season.

The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and creating cherished memories with loved ones. At Right at Home, we believe in making every moment meaningful, especially for seniors and their families. This Christmas, embrace the warmth of the season with these five low-cost, enjoyable activities that can be tailored to everyone’s abilities and preferences. And since Christmas falls during Australia’s sunny summer, we’ve included ideas perfect for the season’s vibrant energy!

Finding the perfect gift for grandparents can be tricky—they deserve something meaningful, practical, and heartfelt. Whether you're shopping for a seasoned grandparent or someone new to the role, we've rounded up thoughtful gift ideas to make them smile this holiday season.

The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. But for family carers, it can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Between coordinating family visits, shopping, meal prep, and keeping up with other holiday responsibilities, the strain of caregiving can feel overwhelming. At Right at Home, we understand the unique challenges that come with caring for a loved one during the holidays—and we’re here to help.

November 14 is World Diabetes Day. The theme for 2024–2026 is Diabetes and Wellbeing.  

According to Cancer Australia, in 2019, there were 13,140 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed in Australia (7,261 males and 5,879 females). This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Right at Home took the time to explore the different types of lung diseases occurring in our population.

Are you planning to age in place — meaning you want to live in your own home and avoid the need to move to an assisted living facility? Ageing in your home — where you have perhaps lived for decades — may be the ideal, but it does take planning.

October is National Safe Work Month. Latest Safe Work Australia data shows that in 2022, 195 workers in Australia were fatally injured at work and 127,800 serious workers’ compensation claims were made. 

Coming home from a hospital or a nursing home stay can be such a relief. But the transition involves more than just moving locations — it is about the patient adapting to a new daily routine, managing health conditions, and perhaps dealing with new limits on what they can do.

World Arthritis Day (WAD) is a global awareness day held every year on 12 October. WAD aims to help raise awareness across global audiences of the existence and impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, often referred to as RMDs. WAD was initially established by Arthritis and Rheumatism International (ARI) in 1996.  

It’s National Carer’s Week here in Australia with the theme ‘Millions of Reasons to Care’! This national campaign aims to broaden the awareness of the three million Australians caring for their family members and friends.  

Happy 10th birthday to Right at Home Australia!

Caring for a loved one diagnosed with dementia or cognitive decline can present unique and overwhelming challenges for not only family and friends, but for caregivers too. 

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. According to Alzheimer’s Research Australia, there are 480,000 Australians living with dementia.

This STEPtember for Cerebral Palsy, we spoke with Right at Home Brand Ambassador Lucas Protopapas. Lucas has cerebral palsy and is an active member of the Australian Para Bowls community and a Right at Home Pathways Jackaroo. 

Women’s Health Week is back in 2024! This year’s theme is ‘Your voice. Your choice.’ 

This year, Loneliness Awareness Week Australia falls from 5 to 11 August championing all of us to challenge loneliness and embrace connection.  

The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence has a new name! Bullying No Way: National Week of Action. 

Aged Care Employee Day celebrates more than 370,000 aged and community care staff who care for over 1.5 million older Australians. Aged Care Employee Day is celebrated on 7 August each year and is a day to recognise the contributions of those who work in the sector. 

Driving is more than just a mode of transportation; it is a symbol of independence that many cherish. However, as we age, it becomes crucial to recognise when driving may no longer be safe. The decision to stop driving is significant and depends on a person’s ability rather than their age.