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 | Nov 17, 2020 | Aged Care
The Centsabiliy Podcast, delves into topics surrounding money, lifestyle, and wellness. It focuses on an often overlooked but incredibly crucial aspect of financial planning—aged care. This episode features Accredited Aged Care professional Amanda Cassar and host...
by Amanda Cassar | Nov 10, 2020 | Aged Care, Health
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
So, which is best? Home care packages or residential Aged Care entry? What are my Options? Home care is becoming more popular for older Australians as an alternative to residential care. Older Australians are happier to choose where to live – either at home, in a...
by Amanda Cassar | Oct 12, 2020 | Aged Care, News
The Federal Government has announced further funding to aged care. A $563.3m boost to aged care sector’s response to COVID-19. The management of the sector that cares for Australia’s most vulnerable received ongoing criticism. Government Response A lot of...
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...
by Amanda Cassar | Oct 6, 2020 | Aged Care, Elderly, Health, Retirement
The Importance of Exercise for Older Adults: Stay Active & Independent Staying active at any age is essential, but as we age gracefully, regular exercise becomes even more critical. Physical activity doesn’t have to be intense—just consistent and tailored to your...
by Amanda Cassar | Sep 29, 2020 | Aged Care, Elderly
“I’m Old – Not Stupid” – Challenging Ageism in Everyday Interactions Have you ever heard someone speak to an older person in a patronizing tone—almost as if age automatically equals a loss of intelligence? Unfortunately, this is a common issue,...