Registering for aged care services with My Aged Care
How do I go about registering for aged care services with My Aged Care? When should I be making a…
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Managing your ageing parent’s health – their number one asset.
This is likely to be your parent’s number one topic to talk about – their health or lack thereof. Being healthy is not just about not being sick, it’s ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing’ according to the World Health Organisation. As your parent ages, their physical and mental wellbeing will be impacted. Ageing is a complicated process and the effects it will have on your parent and therefore you, can be challenging. Let’s work out how to keep them strong and healthy as long as possible – both physically and mentally.
How do I get started with aged care services?
Has it become apparent to you that your older loved ones need your support to manage many of their daily…
How do you get your ageing parent to accept help? Turn resistance into acceptance
Often, when I’m discussing with a family member of an ageing parent, the reasons why they haven’t considered accessing formal…
What to think about before contacting My Aged Care
There are two ways of referring yourself or your ageing loved one to My Aged Care, for assessment for services…
10 questions to ask about cultural needs in residential aged care
Moving into a residential aged care home may often be a difficult and emotional decision. This can be even more…
Four benefits of companionship for seniors
As we age and our mobility becomes more restricted, it can prevent us from venturing far from home and actively…