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Staying Connected with Your Family and Friends this Winter
The cold, wet, winter weather makes it more tempting to stay home in the warmth, than to venture outdoors. While this can help avoid catching colds and flu, it can also lead to social isolation, w…
Enjoying or Escaping the Winter: 5 Tips to Planning Your Trip
As winter approaches, seniors who love to travel may find themselves facing unique challenges due to the colder weather and potential health concerns. However, with a bit of planning and preparati…
Nutritious Eating for a Healthy Winter
Good nutrition is important when it comes to staying healthy and ageing well. During winter, when cold and flu season is at its peak, eating a nutrient-rich, healthy diet not only helps prevent yo…
Preparation and Staying Healthy this Winter Season
With the colder months fast approaching, staying healthy and active during winter can be difficult, but being prepared can make a world of difference. At Home Care Assistance, your health and well…
Home Care Agencies or Private Care Workers
As we age, there will come a time when we are no longer able to do the things we used to, especially when it comes to our care when opting to age in place. With the option of enlisting the assista…
HCA Joins the Aged & Community Care Providers Association
Last year saw a move that heralded a new era for Australia’s aged care sector, when providers across the country welcomed new representation by a single industry association, the Aged & Commun…
The Importance of Respite Care for Family Carers
Caring for a family member or friend can be rewarding, but at the same time, it can be all consuming. More often than not, if a family carer has no support, it can quickly lead to stress, fatigue,…
Why Eating More Protein as We Age is Beneficial to Our Health
Getting older is a fact of life and is something we have come to accept, but not taking care of our health in the process, can have a devastating effect on our quality of life. At Home Care Assist…
Contingency Plan: Lifesaving Items all Seniors Need in Case of an Emergency
As your parents get older, you worry about their physical and emotional health along with the challenges or emergencies they might face living on their own. You want to make sure they are safe and…
