Most of us would like to live for a long time. And, while we're at it, to have fun. So, what do the experts recommend that we do to achieve this goal? "The most important advice we offer people about...

When the time has come to consider home care assistance for you or a loved one, it is critical to ensure the home care provider is the right choice for a loved one. These are the factors that you shou...

Did you know that September is Dementia Awareness Month? Dementia Awareness Month is a campaign conducted by Alzheimer’s Australia that’s all about encouraging Australians to become aware of demen...

When we think of Father’s Day, we often think of home-made cards, ties, shirts, handkerchiefs and slippers. But, when it comes to an older father, a Father’s Day gift requires more serious thought...

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be very challenging, as their past ability to communicate and understand can be affected. The inability to understand or be understood is extremely frustrating...

Isolation and loneliness are major contributors to depression. It’s true for everyone, but it’s especially relevant for older people, who may be dealing with physical limitations, ill health and n...

Are you in the process of applying for a Home Care Package? Have you had your aged care assessment? Are you wondering what the Aged Care Assessment Team do and who they are?...

It becomes all too clear when the time is right to engage the services of a home care provider to look after a loved one. Perhaps they need help with household chores, doing the weekly shopping or pos...

Buying Christmas gifts for family members can sometimes be difficult, and finding presents for elderly relatives can be an even harder task. There is probably nothing they need and very little they wa...