It seems as though we’ve just become more accustomed to social distancing and staying at home, but restrictions to prevent infection from the novel coronavirus will ease. The federal government anticipates nearly complete reopening of Australia in July. Nearly 1...
According to the Australian Network on Disability, one in five Australians have some form of disability, a total of 4.4 million people. Among the disabled, 1.9 million are over age 65, and nearly 36% of Australian households have one or more disabled family members....
Today we find ourselves in rather uncertain times and I know that many of you will be feeling worried and anxious about your loved ones and their ongoing welfare and care. I want to reassure you that our number one priority is for the safety and health of our clients...
There is no reason older Australians can’t stay active and remain in good health. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reports that 7 in 10 Australians aged 65 and older considered they had good health or better than good health. At the same...
By 2027, the government projects that there will be nearly 5.2 million Australians over age 65, or nearly 18% of our population. In another ten years, by 2037, the percentage of older Australians is expected to reach 20% of the population: one in five. We already know...
As dementia progresses, people find even the simplest tasks becoming more difficult and ultimately find it difficult to live independently. Your loved one could have increased difficulty paying attention, planning, learning new things, and can lose interest in...
