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Brain Food – A fresh start for cognitive vitality!
The beginning of another year often brings with it some reflection, resetting and resolutions for betterment, especially when it comes to our diet. This year, rather than just focusing on our wais…
How Social Engagement Promotes Healthy Ageing
While nutrition and exercise play a massive role in ensuring healthy ageing, so does social engagement. Interacting with others has been clinically proven to keep our brains engaged and also enhan…
The Importance of Occupational Therapy While Ageing in Place
The ability to maintain independence while ageing in place is a key focus at Home Care Assistance, hence we often work very closely with a special group of experts called Occupational Therapists (…
Gifts Ideas for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
As the festive season is again upon us, gift shopping is a necessary activity – a task loved by some, but for others, it presents a challenge we may prefer not to endure. And if you are close to o…
Be Alert to Signs that Your Parent May Require In-Home Care
Visiting your ageing parents during the holidays is a time of reunion and joy. But for many, distance and the added isolation effects of COVID-19 means that more time may have passed than usual si…
Keeping Australian Seniors Healthy and Safe these holidays
As we move into the summer holiday period, we look forward to many reunions with friends and family. However, while lockdowns are mostly behind us, COVID-19 remains in our communities. To help kee…
7 Habits of Highly Effective Caregivers
Stephen Covey’s best-selling book, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”, shares the best approaches to effectively meet personal goals. Inspired by his principles, Allie Harris, in Home C…
How Family Carers Can Support Senior Independence
Independence does not diminish with age. Infact, it becomes more important and is top of mind as we move into our senior years. Over 3.8 million Australians aged over 65 face the challenge of main…
Understanding the Dementia and Cognitive Supplement for Home Care
Dementia and cognitive decline present a significant barrier to maintaining independence while ageing in place. The number of people currently living with dementia in Australia is estimated to be …
