Whether you’re moving out of one of the best-rated retirement villages in Brisbane or leaving the family home, it’s important to know what makes a good aged care home. Choosing the right aged care home for yourself or a loved one …
As people grow older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain. As a result, you might notice that your loved one doesn’t remember information as well as they once did, and aren’t able to recall it as …
Moving parents to assisted living can be challenging, for both seniors and their families. First, there is the time involved with finding a suitable facility, and then the process of moving into a nursing home. Once they are settled, feelings of …
Enabling older people to live independently through ‘active support’ has become a significant aspect of modern aged care frameworks. It not only empowers individuals to lead fulfilling lives, it can help them adapt to life in an aged care facility, particularly …
Published: February 2024 | Last Updated: May 2026 The 7 strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards are the national standards that aged care providers in Australia must follow to deliver safe, respectful and high-quality care. Introduced under the Aged Care Act 2024 …
For most people, one of the most frustrating parts of getting older is finding it harder to do the simple, everyday tasks they used to do. However, getting older doesn’t have to mean you lose your independence. Thankfully, home help for …
The decision to leave your family home and move into a retirement village can be daunting. And with so many retirement villages available in Perth, it can be hard to know where to start looking.
Whether it’s sore knees, falls or more serious health problems, most people associate old age with poor health. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Making the decision to move into a nursing home isn’t always an easy one. From a practical perspective, there’s a lot to consider, from assessing eligibility and applying for appropriate funding to finding the right place to call home. And that’s …
Published: July 2023 | Last Updated: June 2026 Looking for fun and easy craft ideas for seniors? The best craft activities for seniors are simple, affordable, and adaptable to different abilities. Common choices include handmade greeting cards, scrapbooking, painted plant pots, …