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Experts

‘Safer at home: Older Australians should be in charge of their own lives’

"The system of forcing people into residential aged care facilities is dehumanising and disrespectful to older people."

Written byIan Yates

Home care

Deciphering the biggest questions around in-home care

Deciphering the biggest questions around in-home care

When it comes to discussing in-home care with a loved one, sooner is better.

Written byTamille Head

When it comes to discussing in-home care with a loved one, sooner is better. Source: Getty

Video

The importance of highly tailored, 24-hour care

The importance of highly tailored, 24-hour care

The choice between intensive home care or residential aged care is a very personal one.

The importance of highly tailored, 24-hour care

News

Tragic death of disability care client prompts criminal investigation

Tragic death of disability care client prompts criminal investigation

An Adelaide woman was admitted to hospital with a range of terrible health issues such as severe ulcerated and infected tissue.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

Ann Marie Smith (pictured) tragically died in April and an investigation has since been launched. Source: SA Police

Home care

Home care and the coronavirus: Is it safe?

Home care and the coronavirus: Is it safe?

Home care providers have upped their staff training during the Covid-19 outbreak to ensure clients are protected.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

Experts have ensured Aussies accessing home care amid the pandemic is safe. Source: Getty

Home care

Demand for in-home care rises in response to aged care restrictions

Demand for in-home care rises in response to aged care restrictions

Unable to visit their loved ones in a nursing home, more Aussies are looking into bringing them home - for good.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

There was an initial increase in demand for home care when the Covid-19 outbreak first began, experts have said. Source: Getty

Home care

‘Don’t do it alone’: New Covid-19 hotline provides support for older Aussies

‘Don’t do it alone’: New Covid-19 hotline provides support for older Aussies

Whether you need information on home care, aged care or government guidelines, the hotline will help to answer any questions around Covid-19.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

A new hotline has launched in a bid to provide support and guidance for older Aussies. Source: Getty

Aged care

Why you need to think about home care before you downsize

Why you need to think about home care before you downsize

Your downsizing decisions can have a range of financial effects, including whether you can afford home care later in life.

Written byRachel Lane

Your downsizing decisions can have a range of financial effects, including whether you can afford home care later in life. Source: Getty

Aged care

This could be the most important thing to consider before you downsize

This could be the most important thing to consider before you downsize

It shouldn't be seen as a 'bridge to cross when you get to it'.

Written byRachel Lane

For many people, the decision to downsize and maintain as much independence as possible is often a pre-emptive strike against moving into a nursing home. Source: Getty

Aged care

The flawed Aussie aged care system: How experts say it should be fixed

The flawed Aussie aged care system: How experts say it should be fixed

Making access easier, expanding respite care and offering more low-level help are the three big recommendations.

Written byTamille Head

The commission also wants older Aussies to and their carers to have greater access to respite. Source: Getty