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To determine if you need a Home Care Package (HCP), before accessing respite care in a nursing home or a permanent move into a Government funded aged care home, you’ll need an aged care assessment. This will be done by someone from an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) or if you live in Victoria, by the Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS).

Preparation is key to approaching problems and finding a swift solution – this is very true for dealing with the hot Australian summer.

Retirement is the long-awaited dream for many Australians. While there is no fixed retirement age in Australia, some people choose to retire in their fifties while others work to pension age and beyond.

If you are starting to look at retirement options for yourself and are considering Manufactured Home Estates (MHEs), it is good to have a thorough understanding of what they are and how they function – especially as this option is growing in popularity.

Being able to hear and communicate with others is a really important part of connecting with the world around you.

As Australia’s aged population grows, the aged care workforce needs to increase to match the demand for quality aged care services. The industry has lots of opportunities and possibilities available for people interested in entering the sector that can be very rewarding.

Discussion around quality of life for older Australians has been around for years, as experts, Governments, and advocates try to unravel what that is and how to action it for our oldest generation. But they long forgot to ask the people that mattered most – you.

When deciding on a home care service provider, make sure you ask lots of questions to get the best understanding of the services they provide.

Choosing a retirement village can be a big decision, so it is important to discuss all aspects of a potential new home.

Elder abuse is a widespread issue in Australia with statistics estimating that around one in six older Australians have experienced some form of elder abuse.

It’s normal to feel stressed or overwhelmed at times, but when you’re constantly feeling physically and mentally exhausted you may be experiencing burnout.

Heart failure affects over 500,000 Australians and is the main cause of over 65 year olds ending up in hospital.

With COVID-19 still very much present in Australia, there is a possibility you will become infected with the virus at some point if you haven’t already.

Although dementia cannot be prevented or cured, caring for your brain, heart and overall wellbeing can reduce the onset and impact of dementia.

If you have been hospitalised because of a health scare, like a fall or illness, you are likely wanting to get back to the comfort of your own home and continue life as normal.

Health problems can crop up in your later years and you may find you have a lot of appointments you need to attend to manage these health issues.

Residential aged care facilities provide accommodation, as well as specific care and services to residents who need help with every day living.

Although residential aged care facilities are the responsibility of the Department of Health, veterans and families can still get help from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) to access care.

CONSUMER STORY – As a full-time carer, it can be difficult to find time for yourself or do all the tasks you need to do in a day. It can be even more difficult if you need to visit family interstate but are unable to take your partner with you.

CONSUMER STORY – Caring for a loved one can be both very rewarding but also taxing – both physically and emotionally – and is a role Sheryl Phin shares alongside 2.7 million Australians.

During COVID, every two in three volunteers stopped volunteering due to health concerns or since they were an at risk group for the virus, leaving a huge gap in the social sector. With the move to a COVID-19 normal society, many older Australians are returning to their volunteering passions and finding a changed volunteering landscape.