General advice
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General advice
24 May 2023
Dehydration in the elderly: Symptoms and Causes
Dehydration is a health condition caused by an insufficiency of fluid and electrolytes in the body. It occurs when the body utilizes or loses more water than it consumes.
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General advice
08 May 2023
What are Star Ratings for residential aged care?
The Star Ratings system is an Australian Government initiative to support older Australians and their representatives to make informed choices about their aged care services.
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General advice
20 March 2023
Difference between retirement village and aged care home
While there is support from employees in retirement villages, it is limited, compared with residential aged care, where there are employees on-site 24/7 to take care of residents’ needs in a far more structured manner. This blog discusses the differences in the two.
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General advice
08 March 2023
How to empower the elderly
Many elderly people feel disempowered by their age, their life circumstances and their health problems — so having a loved one who helps them feel empowered can make a big difference.
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General advice
06 February 2023
Residents' rights in aged care
All people receiving Australian Government funded residential care, home care or other aged care services in the community have rights.
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General advice
30 January 2023
Complete Guide to Aged Care Assessment
An ACAT assessment is used to make a recommendation for the type and level of care that will best meet your needs.