Right at Home Blog

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. 

National Pain Week takes place in the last week of July each year. This year’s dates fall from Monday, 22 July to Sunday, 28 July. 

It's National Diabetes Week with Right at Home! Diabetes Australia’s 2024 theme is the impacts of diabetes technology and what needs to be done to improve access to this technology. 

Retirement marks a significant transition from decades of routine-driven days to newfound freedom. That can be either scary or exciting, or, more likely, a combination of the two.

Private pay retirees are eligible for government-funded Home Care Packages. That said, the Home Care Packages system can be tricky to navigate, especially when it comes to understanding your fees and government contributions. So, let us first take a look at the steps to getting a Home Care Package. 

Are you retiring, getting older, or perhaps downsizing? During these times, our habits and routines can undergo big changes, impacting all aspects of our lives. Right at Home, Australia's premier support at home, home care packages provider, shares some insights.

International Men's Health Week celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and takes place in Australia from Monday, 10 June to Sunday, 16 June 2024. Australia's premier home care provider, Right at Home, shares information on men's health.

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, was the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia in 2019. More than 15,300 people were diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2023, with the average age being 69. 

As our loved ones age, we may face difficult decisions about their care. Is it safe for them to continue living at home? Do they have trusted friends, family members, or financial or legal experts to rely on?

National Palliative Care Week (NPCW) is here. From Sunday, 19 May 2024 to Saturday, 25 May 2024, Australians are invited to bring the same openness and curiosity we have for life to how we approach end-of-life and explore the thoughts and conversations that go with it. 

Nursing and nurses are synonymous with the work we do here at Right at Home. This International Nurses Day, we would like to take a moment to thank every one of our nursing staff across the Right at Home network. Every day, Right at Home nursing staff support hundreds of Right at Home clients nationwide to provide the right care, right at home™.  

Let it be known that not all Home Care Package (HCP) providers are created equal. If you decide you would like to remain at home in your later years, finding the right HCP provider is important.  

As Australia's premier home care provider, we would like to share some valuable information regarding the Australian Government's Home Care Packages (HCP) Program to help you better access the RightCare, Right at Home™ with government funded home care services.