Author name: Absolute Care & Health

As your loved ones get older their daily routine and habits may change, but their need for the comforts of home and the companionship of family and friends will remain. While small lifestyle adjustments are inevitable, getting older shouldn’t mean a disorienting change of living environment. We provide high quality in-home care services, so your loved ones […]

More and more Australian are choosing to continue living in their own homes as they get older. We all feel most comfortable when we’re at home; so, of course, we want to continue living independently for as long as possible. Everyone needs a bit of help every now and then, especially as we age. There

We have known for a long time that the majority of Australians want to continue living in their own homes as they age, but how prepared are we to actually do that? We commissioned a nationally representative survey of people over 50 years old to find out. Our key findings are: 87% of people want

In-home care allows you to remain in the comfort and familiarity of your own home with regular support and assistance from a professional caregiver. For people who want to maintain a sense of independence and connection to their neighbourhood but need a bit of help with everyday tasks, in-home care can provide the best of

Seeing our parents get older can be difficult, and choosing the best type of care for them can be even more difficult. There are many things you and your parents need to consider when choosing the right kind of care. Thinking back to how much our parents have done for us over the years, we

The 2018 Australian Federal Budget included $1.6 billion in aged care funding for Home Care Packages over four years. Here is what this increased aged care funding means at a glance: 14,000 new Home Care Packages by 2022 The new packages provide high funding amounts, levels 3 and 4 There will be a total of

We all need a bit of help as we get older, even if we don’t want to admit it. Most people want to continue living in the comfort of home for as long as possible. With careful planning and the right support, you’ll be able to live at home for a very long time at least. In-home

So, incontinence happens and it’s often a regular part of growing older. It’s only natural for those powerful pelvic muscles – that have often pushed out babies or had years of holding on for one more minute as we drive home from the shops busting – decide one day that enough is enough. Sometimes health

Caring for someone you love, is one of the most meaningful and generous things a person can do, but it is certainly not without its challenges. The relationship takes on a brand-new dynamic especially when it involves an ill or elderly parent. There’s the obvious emotional angst that comes with having to see your parents

What is included in respite care? All the care services you usually receive are included in respite care. Whether you need a bit of help every now and then or 24-hour care, you can continue receiving the services you need. At Absolute Care & Health, we provide in-home respite care tailored to your unique circumstances.