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What You Might Not Know Your Home Care Package Offers
Your HCP funding can be used for a wide range of services and supports – everything from help around the...
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10 Everyday Activities That Improve Mental Health
In aged care homes around the world, something surprising is helping reduce loneliness, ease anxiety, and spark joy robot dogs....
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How to Stop Feeling Guilty for Taking a Break
Real talk on self-care and why it’s not selfish If you’ve ever found yourself sitting down for five minutes—cup of...
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Understanding Carer Payment and Carer Allowance
Caring for Ageing Loved Ones? Here’s What You Need to Know About Carer Payments and Allowances If you’re providing unpaid...
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Better Medication Safety for Older Australians
New Partnership Promises Better Medication Safety for Older Australians and those with complex health conditions For Australia’s army of carers...
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14 Ways To Be a Smarter Grocery Shopper
Here are some ideas to help you make better choices: 1) Shop when you aren’t hungry2) Visit at the time...
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Need a Personal Alarm?
9 Things to Consider When Choosing a Personal Alarm for Seniors As Australians age, ensuring their safety and well-being becomes...
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Highlights from 2024 – The year that was
1 The Largest Aged Care Reforms in 30 Years A significant theme in 2024 was the Aged Care Reforms introduced...
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DID YOU KNOW
In Australia, the rules for drivers over the age of 75 can vary slightly depending on the state or territory...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) And the Aged Care Crossroads
AI technology may help prevent falls and create robopets to ease loneliness, but there is a risk it could entrench...
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