Charter of Aged Care Rights
Charter of Aged Care Rights was established by the Australian Government in 2019 as a requirement of the Aged Care Act, 1997. The Charter of Aged Care describes the legislated…
Post surgery care at home
Plan ahead for a successful recovery Post-surgery care at home can positively impact the success of your surgery and how well you rehabilitate. Being well prepared prior to entering hospital…
Dementia and gut health
Gut health and dementia – one a global health concern and the other continues to garner support and evidence for its impact on good health. In Australia, dementia is the second leading cause of death and the leading cause of death for women.
Private nursing care in your own home
The right choice for you Private nursing care in your own home following surgery or extended hospitalisation, can be the difference between a successful recovery at home and a poor…
Consumer directed care and client centered care
Consumer directed care and client centred care are models of service provision that afford clients choice and flexibility. We all want ageing Australians, those living with (dis)ability and those people…
Aged care in the home – tips for encouraging your ageing parents to accept help
Australia’s aged care system comprises a range of services from basic care to more complex supports to enable people to remain independent at home, through to living in a residential…
How to choose a home care provider – things to consider
How to choose a home care provider is a task many ageing Australians and their families will face. Realising you need a little (or a lot) of extra support to remain in your own home and maintain your independence, can be a big decision for many seniors who have up until now, managed living independently and safely in their own home.
Transport Accident Commission
The TAC or Transport Accident Commission is a “no-fault” insurance scheme owned by the Victorian Government. What this means in practice is that if you were injured in a transport accident here in Victoria, you are entitled to make a claim for compensation to cover the cost of treatment and support, even if the accident was your fault.
Dementia Homecare – Tips for families and carers
Dementia is the term used to define a range of symptoms that cause a global decline in brain function. It affects a person's thinking and cognition, behaviour and their ability to perform everyday tasks.
Palliative Care at Home
What is Palliative Care at Home? Palliative care at home is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as, "...an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their…
