by Amanda Cassar | Aug 3, 2020 | Aged Care, News
Medical teams from the national trauma centre have been deployed to Victoria to deal with the Melbourne’s worsening aged care crisis. The medical teams which are usually reserved for the worst humanitarian disasters will be joined by nurses from across Australia to...
by Amanda Cassar | Jul 27, 2020 | Aged Care, Technology
Cybersecurity in Aged Care & Healthcare: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever Aged care and healthcare organisations are prime targets for cybercriminals, making cybersecurity an urgent priority. These sectors store vast amounts of sensitive patient data, rely on...
by Amanda Cassar | Jul 20, 2020 | News
How to Feel at Home in Your New Residence So just how can you go about creating good relationships in your new Aged Care home? Moving into a Residential Aged Care facility is a major life transition, and aged care providers must ensure that the process is as...
by Amanda Cassar | Apr 13, 2020 | Aged Care
While financial concerns are an obvious consequence of COVID-19 lockdowns, they are not the only challenge aged care residents face. One of the most significant effects of the pandemic has been social isolation. Dealing with isolation, particularly due to strict...
by Amanda Cassar | Apr 10, 2020 | Aged Care, Centrelink
Selling or Renting Your Home to Fund Aged Care? What to Consider in Today’s Market Thinking about selling your home to enter Aged Care? For many people moving into Residential Aged Care, selling or renting their former home is a key strategy to help cover...
by Amanda Cassar | Apr 9, 2020 | Aged Care, Case Studies, Centrelink
As you probably know, capital losses from falling share prices are realised only if the company goes into liquidation or the shares are sold. Leaving investments intact may well offer the best chance to rebuild balances when markets pick up again, as they eventually...
by Amanda Cassar | Apr 6, 2020 | Aged Care, Case Studies, Centrelink
Interest rates have been falling a lot faster and a lot longer than deeming rates for Centrelink and Veterans’ Affairs recipients, making it practically to even earn the current deeming rates from bank accounts. Higher-risk investments (in better markets) may...
by Amanda Cassar | Jan 28, 2020 | News
How to Boost Your Income in Retirement: 4 Smart Strategies Are you asset rich but cash poor? If so, you’re not alone. Many older Australians find themselves with significant wealth tied up in their family home and other assets, but limited cash flow to cover everyday...
by Amanda Cassar | Dec 8, 2019 | Aged Care
The Heartbreaking Reality of ‘Granny Dumping’ Over the Holidays—And How You Can Help The phrase “Granny Dumping” might sound shocking, but unfortunately, it’s a real and growing issue—especially during the holiday season. While many families cherish time...
by Amanda Cassar | Apr 29, 2019 | Aged Care, Health
5 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Dementia Dementia is a devastating condition that affects one in ten people over 65. Research suggests there are proactive steps you can take help keep dementia at bay and to reduce your risk.[1] According to The Economic Cost of Dementia...
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