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What Age is Senior: A Guide to Senior Citizenship
Just like the age of retirement keeps changing in Australia, so does the senior citizen age. In fact, in today’s day and ‘age’, ageing has become quite a unique experience, and there’s not a one-size-fits-all definition of when a person is considered elderly. Factors...
Benefits of Cooking In Early Childhood Development
As a parent, you may spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing meals for your kids, but you may not realise that there is a whole school of thought behind the benefits of cooking in early childhood development. Often overlooked as an activity that could involve...
How to Deal With Stubborn Parents – A Guide
Providing care and the daily dealing with ageing parents that comes with it, can test the patience of even the most loving adult children and extended family members. You aren’t alone, many families face similar challenges with their ageing parents, and understanding...
How Often Should You Visit a Parent in a Nursing Home?
For many families, the decision to move an elderly parent into a nursing home can be a difficult one to make, especially when they don’t want to miss out on spending precious quality time together. Ultimately, moving an elderly loved one into aged care is the right...
What is elder abuse in aged care and how to report a nursing home
Elder abuse in aged care or nursing homes can happen to any older person. It’s important to learn about the different types of elder abuse, how to recognise the signs, how to protect those who may be vulnerable, and where they can get help. What is elder abuse? The...
30 Gift Ideas For Elderly Parents Who Have Everything
Thinking of gift ideas for our elderly parents who have everything can be quite the challenge. Especially if they’ve already downsized and don’t have the space for anything new. Instead, you might want to consider a gift of a different kind - exciting experiences,...
Games To Play With Elderly Loved Ones – Plus The Benefits
When you’re looking to have some fun while visiting your loved one, there’s plenty of ideas for games to play with seniors. Games bring a special kind of joy for family members of all ages. Especially for the elderly, games are more than just a pastime; they offer a...
8 Engaging and Fun Activities for Seniors
‘Engaging’ and ‘Fun’ - are probably not the first words that come to mind when considering aged care, but maybe you should because lifestyle and leisure activities for elderly residents actually play an important role. Just because you've reached your golden years and...
The Top 4 Exercises For Seniors
Age shouldn’t take precedence over health and wellbeing, which is exactly why exercises for seniors and the elderly are so essential. The Australian health guidelines advise that over 65s engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity daily....
What Can Home Care Package Funds Be Used For?
Navigating the world of aged care involves numerous aspects for families, including understanding how to effectively utilise Home Care Package (HCP) funds. These government-subsidised packages are designed to support older people who wish to continue living at home by...