by Amanda Cassar | Nov 23, 2020 | Aged Care, Elderly, Retirement, 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. There are Apps for Social Media, Music, Movies, Recipes, Games, Shopping and much...
by Amanda Cassar | Nov 17, 2020 | News
Financial advice is multi-faceted and Aged Care is one area you want a specialist to help you or your loved ones. I take off my financial planning hat in this interview to discuss most frequently asked questions around Aged Care, the costs and the process families are...
by Amanda Cassar | Nov 10, 2020 | Aged Care, Elderly, Health, Retirement
Let’s face it, growing old is a little confronting to the most of us. Imagine going from total independence to having rely on someone. The transition for some can be terrifying, but it doesn’t have to be. However, in some cases, seniors try to hide the...
by Amanda Cassar | Oct 19, 2020 | Aged Care, Elderly, Health, News, Retirement
Home care is becoming more popular for older Australians as an alternative to opting into residential care. Older Australians are happier to choose where to live – either at home, in a retirement community or with the kids – and source the care required to come to...
by Amanda Cassar | Oct 12, 2020 | Aged Care, Elderly, Health, News, Retirement
The Federal Government has just announced a $563.3 million boost to the aged care sector’s response to COVID-19. The management of the sector that cares for Australia’s most vulnerable received ongoing criticism. A lot of criticism has been directed...
by Amanda Cassar | Oct 7, 2020 | Aged Care, Elderly, News, Retirement
Aged care gets a boost with 23,000 additional home care packages. Great news for the 100,000 Australians on the waiting list for these packages. Social Security and Aged Care $250 economic support payments Two tax-free economic support payments will be paid to aged...
by Amanda Cassar | Oct 6, 2020 | Aged Care, Elderly, Health, Retirement
Making the time to do regular exercise is important no matter what age you are. Physical activity doesn’t have to be too rigorous – just consistent and regular in order to provide you with health benefits. Staying active as we age gracefully isn’t just about keeping...
by Amanda Cassar | Sep 29, 2020 | Aged Care, Case Studies, Elderly, Retirement
It read, “I’m old, not stupid – What older people think but don’t say.” The title of a booklet caught my eye recently. This book is a popular and sought after read for family members with elderly relatives. The title echoes the irritation about the way many ‘younger’...
by Amanda Cassar | Sep 22, 2020 | Aged Care, News
Retaining a youthful way of life physically and mentally can be quite a challenging task for many aging adults. Physical and mental exhaustion both contribute to seniors losing their vivacity and enthusiasm that they used to have in their younger years. Just because...
by Amanda Cassar | Sep 14, 2020 | Aged Care, Case Studies, News
Victoria has steadily maintained its downward trend of daily coronavirus infections, with 41 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours. The state recorded 37 new cases yesterday, the lowest figure since June 25, at the start of the state’s second wave. It is also...