Why do I pee so much at night? Understanding nocturia and what you can do about it Waking up multiple times at night to urinate can be frustrating and disruptive to your sleep. If you find yourself frequently...
Will the aged care pay rise lead to better care? Need help finding high quality care? If you visit the homepage of Aged Care Guide, you can click on the respective tabs to...
Extra services in aged care: What you can get and what you’ll pay for For families, knowing that their loved one has access to these optional enhancements can provide peace of mind, particularly...
1 Eight decades later: how one war-time romance has stood the test of time Eighty years after getting married, this couple lives together in the same aged...
2 At 94 years, one South Aussie man completes his sixth skydive Who says your age should limit your dreams?
3 Two-thirds of older Aussies are unprepared for bushfire season Data from a recently released report highlights a concerning reality of older...
Consumers Providers Your care, your way: understanding self-managed Home Care Packages At Support Network, we believe that the best care is built around you. That’s why we champion the benefits of...
Consumers Finance The most expensive home care services revealed Are you getting the most out of your Home Care Package? If your funds aren’t stretching as far as you’d hoped, it...
Consumers Providers Where you can find pet-friendly aged care homes in Sydney Pets mean a lot to people and they have the power to make aged care a brighter experience for some seniors. This article...
Consumers Providers · Safety & Security How Home Care Packages can help reduce entries to hospital If you’re looking to futureproof the well-being of your family, check out the Aged Care Guide directory online or...
Industry Advice Dignity in ageing: addressing sensitive health issues with compassion and care By Lesley Barton
Culture Awareness Losing my freedom: a heartfelt poem on ageing and aged care A solemn piece of prose by an anonymous poet, reflecting on the many emotional moments spent in aged care.
Consumers Government The Support at Home program: will it improve your care or cost you more? The Support at Home program offers a promising step forward for in-home aged care in Australia, with its focus on...
Consumers Culture Awareness What families need to know about the aged care consumer experience Staff members of a facility are the face of the home. They are providing care and making sure your time in aged care is...
Consumers Caring & Carers Should I consider private home care while waiting for a Home Care Package? While you are waiting for your HCP or your interim package, you may choose to pay for services you require through...
How many different types of dementia are there? Dementia is not a single disease—it is an umbrella term encompassing multiple conditions that cause cognitive decline,...
Industry Government The aged care Star Ratings are changing — here’s why The new report sets the stage for important reforms, affecting providers and families alike.
Health and Wellbeing Health officials are concerned about the spread of a deadly viral infection Polio Australia has provided a history of viral disease and the importance of reviewing long-term health for those in...
Consumers Caring & Carers · Home & Community How to pick the right home care provider High-quality home care requires you to do some research on behalf of your loved one or your needs, now and into the...
Consumers Caring & Carers What are my options while waiting for a Home Care Package? A Home Care Package can offer a variety of supports at home to assist you to live as independently as possible. From...
End of Life What is a death rattle? When a person begins to pass away, the process can take some time and it may disturb some carers or witnesses to hear a...