General advice

General advice

27 June 2023

Extra and additional services in aged care

Extra services are only providing additional luxury comforts to make your stay in a home more enjoyable and homely.

General advice

14 June 2023

What is informed consent in Aged Care?

Informed consent is the term used to explain a person’s decision, given voluntarily, to agree to a healthcare treatment, procedure or other intervention that is made.

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.

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.

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.

General advice

08 March 2023

How to empower older persons

Many older persons 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.