Independence - Personal Care

At Right at Home, we pride ourselves on empowering individuals to live independently while receiving the support they need. Our commitment to providing flexible, compassionate, and tailored care has transformed the lives of many clients, including Ilma, whose inspiring story we’re proud to share in this month’s Client Spotlight.

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.

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. 

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. 

As Australia's leading quality home care provider, we are keeping you informed about Osteoarthritis. It is unfortunate but true that as most people get older, their likelihood of getting arthritis – a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints – increases.

"It’s time to cook dinner. Shall I fold the laundry while you take out the bins?"

These may sound like ordinary, everyday exchanges. But for millions of elderly Australians who prefer to receive in-home aged care or domestic support and assistance if they are living with a disability, activities of daily living like the above may pose challenging.

Ageism is a widespread problem and shows up in many ways across cultures and societies. This month we look at the most common forms of ageism in everyday life and explain the many effects of internalised ageism.

We often hear that keeping our brains sharp as we age is important for maintaining overall health and cognitive function. But what exactly is cognitive function?

May is Macula Month! Designed to raise awareness of the degenerative eye disease, Macula Month encourages those most at risk (people aged 50+) to go for an eye exam and check their macula health.