Depression in older adults is sadly common, although it is not a normal part of ageing. Between 10 and 15 percent of older people experience …
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What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that results from the degeneration of neurons in a region of the brain …
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What is Dementia? Dementia is a general term used to describe the symptoms of a large group of illnesses that cause impaired ability to remember, …
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a condition that affects the brain and nerves. It is a rare condition that causes weakness that becomes more severe …
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What is a Home Care Package? Home Care Packages enable many elderly Australians to care for themselves independently while aging comfortably at home. Home Care funding …
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What is the Best Environment for Someone with Dementia? Knowing how to properly dementia-proof your home is critical for keeping your loved one with dementia …
When Jack Little’s wife Brenda was awarded a Level 4 Home Care Package in February 2020, Jack was determined to do his research before he …
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Life story exercises for seniors are a great way to connect with and entertain your loved ones, and can be beneficial for memory and mental stimulation as well.
The early signs and dementia stages are subtle, and they often go unrecognized. Maybe she misplaced her keys. Or maybe he mixed up which day …
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For the thousands of elderly Australians who’ve been on the waiting list for a Home Care Package, receiving an eligibility letter is a moment of …
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