by admin | Feb 14, 2017 | News
As we age, the amount of water we hold in our body decreases. This means it’s actually easier for an older person to become dehydrated because dehydration will start to affect them with less water loss. It’s important to drink periodically even if you don’t feel...
by admin | Feb 14, 2017 | News
Flexibility and choice in the direction of your future Consumer Directed Care (CDC) is all about choice and control. It gives you and your carers a greater say in the type of care you receive to support you at home, and who provides those services. CDC gives you...
by admin | Jun 21, 2016 | Archive
National peak body for age service providers Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), has launched a national campaign to make funding for accessible, affordable, good quality, aged care services a central issue of the 2016 Federal Election. Full article...
by admin | Jun 21, 2016 | Archive
A little-known aged-care boom is helping take up Australia’s economic slack in the wake of the resources boom, a new report shows, but a market-based system that helps rein in explosive public costs will require further government reforms. Full article...
by admin | Jun 21, 2016 | Archive
Healthdirect Australia has been working with the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS) to develop a new service for carers in Australia. Launched in December, Carer Gateway is a great place for carers to start their search for information, support...
