The staffing crisis in aged care and some possible solutions
The staffing crisis in aged care is leading to increasing resident cases of Covid and sadly, deaths Two years on…
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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.
Five bathing tips for dry skin relief
As we get older, our skin can become dryer and more fragile. While there are lots of causes of dry…
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…
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…