Nursing Care & Chronic Disease

A stroke can change everything — in a moment. For older Australians and their families, understanding the risks, signs, and recovery pathways can make all the difference in reducing long-term impacts and improving quality of life.

At Right at Home, we provide professional in-home nursing care, support services, and rehabilitation assistance tailored to help clients recover safely and confidently at home during these special care situations.

Managing diabetes can be challenging, especially for older Australians who may also be living with other health concerns. From daily blood glucose checks to medication, diet, and mobility needs, living well with diabetes often requires a structured and supportive routine.

At Right at Home, we understand how important it is to provide care that’s not only clinically accurate but also compassionate, personalised, and consistent. Whether your loved one has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or is managing the condition alongside other chronic diseases, our trained caregivers and nurses can help make daily life easier and safer.

International Nurses Day – 12 May 2025

This International Nurses Day, we’re not just celebrating our nursing team — we’re spotlighting why having direct access to skilled nurses is essential for the future of aged care in Australia.

For older adults who live alone, managing a major health diagnosis like Parkinson’s disease (PD) presents unique challenges. PD is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects movement, but it can also impair cognition. 

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.

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.  

Right at Home, Australia's quality in home care provider and an approved provider of Home Care Packages for support at home, is keeping you informed about hearing as you or your loved ones grow older. 

According to a study published in The Medical Journal of Australia, the prevalence of tinnitus in the Australian workforce is high, particularly in certain occupations. Workplace practices and conditions that increase the risk of tinnitus should be examined, and targeted workplace prevention strategies developed. 

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. According to Lung Foundation Australia, lung cancer is Australia’s number one cancer killer with one in three people impacted by lung disease or lung cancer. 

World Hepatitis Day is celebrated on 28 July. In Australia, World Hepatitis Day is coordinated by the national peak body Hepatitis Australia, to raise awareness and promote action on viral hepatitis.