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Dementia: Accepting Your Loved One’s Reality Without Lying
Dementia can cause anxiety and stress for the individual and their loved ones. While there is no cure for dementia, there are techniques that can improve the quality of care. One of the techniques…
Frailty in Older Adults
Did you know over half the Australian population aged 65 or over experience frailty or pre-frailty? Frailty can impact a person’s physical as well as cognitive state. It comes about because of cha…
Dementia Care Dos and Don’ts
Rates of dementia are rising leaving more people with the challenging job of caring for someone with dementia. Currently more than 400,000 Australians live with dementia. This number is expected t…
Identifying the Signs of a Stroke FAST
In 2020, one Australian had a stroke every 19 minutes, and more than 445,000 Australians live with the effects of stroke.[1] Unfortunately, stroke is one of the leading causes of death in Australi…
Maintaining Bladder Health in Later Life
The natural ageing process can introduce various changes that affect bladder function, potentially leading to issues like urinary incontinence or increased frequency of urination. These challenges…
Bladder Health Tips for Older Adults
Some of the changes that occur with ageing can affect the bladder. This can lead to urinary incontinence or the need to urinate more often. These issues become more prevalent over time with people…
Keeping the Immune System Healthy
Older adults are more prone to illness and take longer to recover. While changes to the immune system naturally occur as a person gets older, there are some common causes of a weakened immune syst…
Goals for Older Adults
Setting goals is important at any stage of life. This is especially the case during retirement when goals can provide motivation to stay active and healthy. At Home Care Assistance, we know that g…
What are the Benefits that Spring Gardens Bring to Seniors?
As the vibrant colours of spring paint our local communities and landscape, there’s no better time for seniors to immerse themselves in the joys of gardening. Gardens offer solace, beauty, and a s…
