Self Managing your Home Care Package
Starting on a Home Care Package is a significant event in the lives of many older Australians. However, for many people, retaining independence is essential. For these people, self-management may be the best option. What is self-management? A self-managed Home...
Using Music Therapy to help with Dementia and Memory
What is Dementia? Dementia is a broad term that refers to the loss of memory and cognitive ability that occurs because of brain disease or injury. There are many types of dementia. Dementia can happen to anybody, but it is more common after the age of 65. According to...
The Importance of Personal Alarms for Safety and Independence
As we get older, we discover that prioritising our safety and independence becomes increasingly crucial. Many people prefer to age in place and live independently but may have concerns about what might happen if they experience a fall or other medical emergency. This...
Goodwin purchases Catalina aged care facility The Glen
Goodwin is pleased to announce the acquisition and operation of residential care facility, The Glen, located in Catalina, Batemans Bay, NSW, as of 1 February 2023. The purchase allows Goodwin to provide a continuum of care to meet the needs of seniors in the region,...
TriCare – Williams Landing
A new concept in Aged Care living coming to Melbourne’s south west A short stroll from Point Cook in Melbourne’s south west, brand new, state-of-the-art Williams Landing Aged Care Residence opens this week offering elevated comfort and genuine care. A familiar...
GoCo Community Care
GoCo is a community care business, which has over 30 years experience in supporting people and their carers living in rural and remote areas with improving their health and wellbeing. We specialise in providing personalised care and support for...
Why is ageing hard to talk about?
In life, many of us are totally at ease and comfortable talking to our family and friends about many topics. However, for whatever reason, there are certain subjects that we’re either reluctant or feel uneasy to discuss openly – typically they are love and...
Advance Care Planning Australia
Age well – and have a say in your future health care Ageing well initiatives have done wonders in empowering us to take charge of our health and invest in good habits to live better for longer. Yet we still need to consider the whole story. Unfortunately,...
Driving Miss Daisy
Hi there! Thank you for dropping by. My name is Adaline, but most people call me Addie. I am the owner and main driver of Driving Miss Daisy Forest Lake. Whilst Driving Miss Daisy has been operating for over a decade in Canada, England and NZ, we are...
Companion animals are always there for us
They are by our side, ready to comfort us when needed, and there to listen in tough times. AWLQ recognises how beneficial pet companionship can be for older people and has developed Golden Hearts™, a free support program for people aged 65 and over. Sharing your life...
Taking the Right Medication at the Right Time
For many seniors it is difficult to know when to get help with managing medication and the positive impact that this may have for you and your loved ones. We would like to share Kirsten’s story about her dad Russell and what the My Aspect Health experience means to...
Helena and Mick’s Story
Everyone loves a love story, and Helena and Mick’s story is the loveliest of all. Helena (100) and Mick (103) live together at TriCare Cypress Gardens Aged Care Residence in Gold Coast. They have just celebrated their 81st wedding anniversary and were gracious enough...