by Amanda Cassar | Feb 5, 2025 | Aged Care, Elderly
Significant changes are on the horizon for Australia’s aged care sector, set to commence on 1 July 2025. These reforms aim to enhance the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of aged care services across the nation. Introduction of the New Aged Care Act...
by Amanda Cassar | Mar 2, 2023 | Aged Care, Elderly, Retirement
Many find it difficult to embrace the beauty and wisdom that can also come with aging. As we age, our needs can certainly change, and planning for the future becomes increasingly important. Especially when it comes to our finances. For many seniors, the cost of aged...
by Amanda Cassar | Jun 15, 2022 | Aged Care, Elderly
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Frankly, it’s pretty sad that we even need an Elder Abuse Awareness Day. What a tragedy that our elderly need a special day to call out this appalling behavior. This day was first established in 2006 by the International...
by Amanda Cassar | Feb 3, 2022 | Aged Care, Elderly
The last couple of years have been tough on a lot of people with the COVID pandemic throwing the world into chaos. It has taken a toll on our physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. If you have had a family member in aged care over lockdowns, you were...
by Amanda Cassar | Nov 23, 2020 | Elderly, Technology
This week we would like to share some of the best phone Apps available tailored to the elderly. There are literally millions of Mobile Apps available to download both free and paid. Therefore, it is wise to consider Apps for social media, music, movies, recipes,...
by Amanda Cassar | Oct 7, 2020 | Aged Care, Elderly, News, Retirement
Aged care gets a boost with 23,000 additional home care packages. This is great news for the 100,000 Australians on the waiting list for packages. What else is in the 2020 Federal Budget Summary for aged care? Social Security and Aged Care Aged care support for older...
