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When Should I Hang up the Keys? Ceasing to Drive Doesn’t Mean the End of Independence.

As we age, many things in our lives change, including our ability to drive. For most seniors, driving is a symbol of…

Preventing Pneumonia this Winter: Tips, Tricks and Support Available with In-Home Aged Care Services

Winter is a wonderful season full of cosy blankets and hot soups. However, as temperatures drop, seniors become more vulnerable to respiratory…

Can you Develop Allergies Later In Life?

Find out how Home Care Assistance Newcastle provides specialized care plans to address seniors’ allergies and collaborates with healthcare providers for effective…

Improving Mobility at Home: Easy Switches You Can Make and How Home Care Assistance Newcastle Can Help

As we grow older, our mobility can become limited, making it difficult to move around our homes. This can result in injuries…

UTIs in the Elderly: Understanding Prevention and Treatment with Home Care Services in Newcastle

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue among the elderly population. As people age, their immune system weakens, making them…

What Can I Spend My Home Care Package on?

A Home Care Package is a government-funded package designed to help eligible individuals with in-home care services. The funds can be spent…

The Guide to Long-Distance Grandparenting

Building a strong relationship with your grandkids is important, and it takes time, effort, and patience. It can be a bit more…

Delivering Care with Respect and Dignity

In our recent client survey, the clearest feedback was what a difference the care workers make in people lives. It wasn’t just…

2023 Goals Home Care Assistance Newcastle Can Help You Achieve

2023 has officially begun, during this time of year we often reflect on the year that has passed and visualise what we…

Technology Gifts for the Elderly this Christmas

The holidays are racing around the corner! It can be hard to find the right gift for those in your life that…

5 Exercises for Parkinson’s Disease

Exercise has many amazing benefits. It is a fundamental pillar of healthy living, greatly impacts our mobility, and can even aid in…

Home Care Packages – Should I Get Assessed Early?

“She’ll be right” can be applied to many things in Australian life, but your ageing isn’t one of them. When your veggies…

My Aged Care Funded Services For Staying at Home

Navigating through My Aged Care can be daunting when looking into the funding options for home care services for the elderly. At Home Care…

6 Common Challenges Faced by Family Carers

Before you step into the role as a family carer, you should learn what your responsibilities include. Although the tasks associated with…

Tips for Teaching Ageing Adults How to Use Technology

Modern technology has evolved and continues to make it easier for adults to remain physically and socially active in the senior years….

How to Prevent Ageing Adults from Hoarding

There are many reasons seniors develop a habit of hoarding. It can be a result of dementia, a traumatic event, or a…

6 Activities for Older Adults with Mobility Limitations

Older adults with limited mobility don’t need to spend their days watching life go by. Instead, they can continue to be active…

5 Ways a Lack of Exercise Can Impact Mental Health in Elderly People

Exercise can reduce stress and give older adults a confidence boost, which is why they need to stay physically active in their…

Why It’s Important to Visit Your Ageing Loved One Regularly

Day-to-day activities may keep you from seeing your elderly loved one as often as you would like. However, it is important to…

5 Ways to Help Seniors Get Rid of Clutter

Clutter isn’t just unsightly. When a senior’s home is overflowing with stuff, it can become a safety hazard. Family carers can help…

5 Books Seniors with Dementia Might Enjoy

Even in its advanced stages, dementia may not destroy the ability to read. In fact, reading aloud to your loved one or…

Ideal Activities for Seniors Who Have Parkinson’s

With careful planning and moderate activity, the impact of Parkinson’s can be less intrusive. When choosing fun tasks and projects for your…

5 Spots in Newcastle Where Ageing Adults Can Get Some Exercise

Newcastle seniors can stay physically and mentally fit by exercising regularly. Having a place where they can go to exercise as well…

5 Easy Exercises for Older Adults with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease causes physical issues such as spastic movements, tremors, and stiffness. However, engaging in daily exercise can maintain the connections throughout…

7 Late-Onset Food Allergies Common in Ageing Adults

Food allergies can develop in adults between the ages of 18 to 86. When the allergies occur in older adults, the symptoms…

6 Great Communication Tools for Seniors Recovering from Strokes

Older adults who have had strokes often have difficulty with communication because stroke-related brain damage sometimes results in an inability to comprehend…

6 Common Health Conditions in Ageing Adults

Poor lifestyle choices and the natural ageing process make older adults more prone to developing a variety of health conditions. Many are…

Activities for People Living with Dementia

More and more people are currently looking for things to do to reduce their risk of developing dementia. Diet modification, brain teasers, exercise…

Communication in the Early Stages of Dementia

“People didn’t know how to talk to me even though I was the same person I was five minutes before I told…

The Importance of Exercise for Seniors

When it comes to managing arthritis, improving balance, feeling lighter both mentally and physically, and minimising the risk of disease, the best…

Can You Identify the Signs of Stroke Fast?

Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in Australia, killing almost 10,000 Australians each year.  Every year more than 50,000 people…

20 Ways to Get Your Elderly Parents to Eat More Protein with Their Meals

When you hear the words “high protein diet” do you immediately think of bodybuilders?  Well, getting sufficient protein is important to everyone’s…

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