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We all want our parents to stay young and healthy forever and watching them age can be an emotional experience. Seeing them struggle with everyday tasks can be challenging, and there may come a time where you realise your parents or loved ones may need more help than they used to – it might be […]

Conversations with your mum, dad or loved one about the idea of residential aged care can be some of the hardest to initiate and ultimately resolve. Unfortunately, in many cases, the discussion arises out of an emergency, leaving family members and those entering care unprepared, emotional and grappling with a myriad of decisions. It’s hard

The recent government pledges in the 2021 budget seem promising on the surface but delve a little deeper and it seems that all that glitters is not gold. Whilst it is most certainly a step in the right direction for a much-needed overhaul to the aged care system, there is so much more that needs

2021 Federal Budget What does it mean for the aged care sector? Many budget wrap-ups begin with a focus on what was wrong: too much spending, not enough spending … too much to the rich, too little to the poor … too much for ‘them’ and not enough for ‘us’. And whilst many of these

Cognitive impairment also called cognitive decline, is often a normal part of the ageing process. Memory loss, difficulties in learning new things, concentrating or making decisions are typical signs of cognitive decline, ranging from mild to severe. That’s why we need to know, How to support loved ones with cognitive decline? Often those experiencing cognitive

Being a caregiver of an aging family member is hard work, with every day presenting a new set of challenges, especially when supporting an aging family member.  Caregiving is emotionally demanding and physically exhausting. Moments of sadness, frustration, anger, resentment and Managing the guilt are common daily emotions. Here are a few examples of some

Making the decision for mum, dad or your loved one to enter aged care can be a difficult and emotional time, but once you’ve decided to take that step and look into different options, there are a number of things to consider. At Care360, we can help take the pressure off finding the right aged

For most seniors, moving from the family home to an aged care facility is emotional and involves significant downsizing. Reducing your possessions is challenging enough for anyone, but it can be that much tougher when it comes from necessity rather than choice. Helping Your Loved One Downsize To Move To Aged Care, the downsizing process

Anyone who has been through the experience of placing a loved one into aged care wonders how easily they will settle into their new environment.  In many cases, residents thrive – especially if daily life in independent living was getting too much. In other cases, residents can find the change difficult and become more withdrawn.

Finding quality Aged Care and looking for ways to Compare Aged Care Homes when you need it most can be tricky. Not sure where to start, gaining approvals for funding, a maze of acronyms and conflicting information.. It’s exhausting! Finding care that meets your and your loved ones’ needs is crucial in ensuring quality of life