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Dying Well

| Ageing

People want to die comfortably at home, supported by family and friends, and effective palliative and end-of-life care services.

Revolutionary Government change for Home Care Funding

| Government

The 2015 Federal Budget papers state that from 1 February 2017, Home Care Packages will be allocated directly to consumers by the My Aged Care Gateway instead of service providers through the Aged Care Approvals Round. 

Home Care 101 - Article 4

| Ageing

Who needs Home Care?

Prevent Dementia Patients from Wandering

Mental health groups across the world report that as many as 60 percent of people with dementia, a condition with decreased memory or mental ability, will wander and may get lost.

The Elderly Navigate New Conveniences

| Senior Care Technology

Engineers, scientists and government leaders thrive on creating innovations and programs to improve the lives of the elderly. Yet change can come with personal costs.

Home Care 101 - Article 3

| Ageing

The Importance of Socialisation and Relationships for the Elderly

Home Care 101 - Article 2

| Ageing

Types of in-home care services

Young Onset Parkinson's Disease and Dementia

The impaired balance, tremors and rigidity of Parkinson's disease are not just limited to the elderly.

Identifying pain in someone in the later stages of dementia

| News

​An interesting new Australian study has looked into why pain is often undetected or misinterpreted in people with later stages of dementia in residential aged care facilities.

Find out more on the Dementia Research Organisation website.

Minister outlines next wave of aged care reforms

| News

Government announces support for freeing up government control over supply in residential aged care and a move to greater choice in home care.

Older Australians Benefit from Companionship

| Ageing

Connecting well with friends and family can help you stay healthier, age well and live longer.

Home Care 101 - Article 1

| Ageing

What is in-home care all about?

How to Prevent and Detect Strokes

| Health & Wellness

In the next six seconds, someone in the world will have a stroke. Are you among those at highest risk?

Listen Up! Music's Health Benefits are Plentiful

| Health & Wellness

Playing music, singing, and listening to music positively affect the cognitive, physical and emotional health, and social well-being of seniors and others.

Arthritis

| Chronic Disease

Arthritis is more than the common aches and pains of getting older.

Easing the Burden of Spousal Carers

| Carer Support

You care well for your ill, disabled or ageing spouse, but is your own health slipping?

Help Prevent the Elderly from Falling

| Fall Prevention

One of the biggest challenges facing elderly people is the high risk of falls and falling.

Australia's Ageing Population and their mental well-being

| Health & Wellness

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that Australia performs very well in many measures of well being, ranking among the top countries in a large number of topics in the Better Life Index.

The Quality Imperative for Palliative Care

| Palliative Care

Palliative medicine must prioritize the routine assessment of the quality of clinical care we provide.

Right at Home UK Wins BFA Award

| News

Right at Home UK announced as the British Franchise Association's Emerging Franchisor of the Year.

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