Author name: Absolute Care & Health

Australians are very lucky in the sense that many of us are able to continue living at the comfort of our own home and care for ourselves independently when we get older. This means it is not just automatically nursing home or aged-care facility options for us – we get to stay at home for […]

Do you have a home care plan? Do you know that it needs reviewing ever so regularly to ensure that your needs are continually supported? If this all sounds too foreign to you, let us briefly take you through the whole process that is “engaging home care services”, which is where this whole “care plan”

Do you know that 60% of our body is made of water? It goes without saying that staying hydrated is thus very important for the human body to function properly, and for us to stay healthy. However, this seems to be an increasing problem for the elderly – many struggle to stay hydrated as they

We all know what pets do to us – they provide the best companionship when we are down and alone, they share our joys and triumphs when we are happy. Our little mood booster, our warmest best friend. But do you know that spending time with pets can be a form of therapy? If you

A professional caregiver is not just about meeting the job requirements, i.e. knowing the inside outs of how to provide a variety of services and assistance to an aging person. Sure, training is needed to ensure a professional caregiver is able to perform what’s required of them – prepare meals, aid with ambulation or walking,

Our home is our sanctuary. It is where we feel most at ease, a place where we have established some sort of routine and support system that we are familiar and comfortable with. It is therefore understandable, to say the least, that leaving one’s home to live in a long-term care facility can be, well,

Caring for an elderly or disabled loved one can be extremely rewarding. Still, it can also be demanding, exhausting and overwhelming. You may feel like you’re always giving, but never receiving anything in return. Physical and emotional self-care is critical in providing the best caregiving. This article will provide some tips on how to achieve

According to a study done in 2017 by the British Geriatrics Society, more than half of the population aged 80 fell at least once a year. As people age, small, or even ordinary maneuvers in their homes can often make them lose their balance. Addressing this issue is therefore especially important because older people are

We’ve all heard it before – that keeping your mind active and engaged can help prevent dementia in the later years. But what about for those who are already suffering from dementia? A person with dementia can feel isolated and confused – even in the company of family and friends. This can cause them to

There are several different types of government funding options available to keep in-home aged care accessible. Some of these are allocated to the individuals receiving aged care while other types are for individuals (generally family members) who care for someone. In these cases, both the carer and the person being cared for must meet the eligibility criteria.