You may find it helpful to speak to your local Elders Council, Land Council or Aboriginal Medical Service as a starting point when choosing which homes to view. Word of…
Receiving care in rural and remote locations does not compromise your right to safe, timely, good quality and culturally appropriate healthcare. The way residential aged care services are provided may…
Palliative care may be provided when someone has an illness that’s likely to cause death within the foreseeable future. This may vary from a few days to years. For many…
For many people in the LGBTQI+ community, accessing residential aged care can make them feel like they have to retreat “back in the closet”. People shouldn’t feel like they need…
Veteran needs in aged care may be different from those who haven’t served in the armed forces. That’s why it’s important to ask specific questions about how veterans’ specific needs…
Moving into a residential aged care home may often be a difficult and emotional decision. This can be even more challenging if you or your parents come from overseas and…
The mouth is part of the body so good oral hygiene is important for your overall health. Oral hygiene is not a luxury and you should be supported to look…
Some aged care facilities offer “Dementia Specific” care, but the services offered can vary. Most facilities cater for people with dementia so use these 10 questions to ask about dementia…
The thought of Covid-19 in residential aged care can be terrifying. It’s important that you understand what your parent’s aged care facility or potential aged care facility is doing about…
It’s your parent’s right to receive confidential and compassionate care if they become mentally unwell. Social isolation and depression are common in residential aged care so it is important staff…