Agedcareconnect

14/09/2022

Residential Aged Care Fees - RAD Interest Rate Increasing

The Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) will increase to 6.31% pa on 1st October 2022

Only a few months back the MPIR was 4.07%, so this is a major increase in resident fees. For a standard RAD of $500k, the equivalent DAP will be $86.44 per day, which represents a yearly increase of $11,150 or +55% since June 2022.

More details at : http://agedcareconnect.com.au/rad-interest-rate-mpir-dap.php

21/12/2021

Great Christmas post from our friend Michelle at Carer's Circle.

For those lucky enough to be spending Christmas with family, here are some tips for sharing Christmas with elderly parents. Happy holidays!

24/10/2021

https://agedcarenews.com.au/2021/10/15/vic-govt-announces-upgrading-of-public-aged-care-facilities-in-heywood-and-lorne/

The Victorian Government is upgrading public sector residential aged care services in Heywood and Lorne, creating new jobs and ensuring hundreds of older Victorians continue to receive the care and comfort they deserve, it says.

20/10/2021

If you are caring for an elderly loved one - check out Carers Circle for many informative and supportive articles.

Osteoporosis in the elderly can be difficult and a common problem. Here we share tips and support in providing care for our loved ones.

23/09/2021

Parkinson’s Victoria is calling on the community to get active, get connected or make positive change to raise funds and awareness for the condition, with their upcoming 27forParkinson’s fundraising event this October.

20/09/2021

Healthy Eating this Summer
http://agedcareconnect.com.au/healthy-eating-in-summer.php

Summer is fast approaching, and with it, plenty of fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables. As they age, many adults begin to eat foods that are less healthy. Deteriorating taste buds and the loss of our sense of smell can make many older adults reach for processed foods high in fat, sugar and salt. Limited incomes can cause older adults to make judgements about whether to buy less expensive, high calorie foods or their medications. Chronic health conditions may make shopping a hardship. A poor diet can worsen an older adult’s existing health problems, or make them vulnerable to new ones, such as diabetes, and heart disease.

20/09/2021

Safety in the Bathroom
http://agedcareconnect.com.au/safety-in-the-bathroom.php

Bathroom safety for seniors is very crucial, but also quite simple to do. Here are 9 tips to help your loved one avoid bathroom injuries.

20/09/2021

Watch Out for these Internet Scams
http://agedcareconnect.com.au/watch-out-for-these-internet-scams.php

Your phone rings. It’s the local hospital with terrible news–your grandson has been hit by a car, and needs emergency surgery. Will you provide your credit card number to cover the cost? You say yes without hesitation, but later you learn the truth: you’ve been scammed. The call was a fake, and now the scammer has racked up thousands of false charges.

20/09/2021

Working with your Loved One's Home Care Provider

http://agedcareconnect.com.au/working-with-your-loved-ones-home-care-provider.php

When you have a professional caregiver assisting your aging parent at home, communication is key. Your parent is one of the most important people in your life, so leaving him or her in someone else’s care can be stressful.

23/08/2021

Most people take driving for granted, but as they get older, driving can become more dangerous and a topic for discussion. Keeping older adult drivers on the road longer should be a goal as long as they can drive safely. With the following tips, you can help keep your elderly loved one driving longer and enjoying life while staying safe, all at the same time.
http://agedcareconnect.com.au/driving-safety-for-older-drivers.php

23/08/2021

Fall avoidance in the elderly is essential to ensuring the best quality of life for your loved one as they age in place. Falls are not a rite of passage with aging; they can be avoided with a few small modifications in and around the home. Follow our 5 fall precautions for the elderly:
http://agedcareconnect.com.au/avoiding-falls-for-the-elderly.php

23/08/2021

No one is quite sure why humans have a natural need to sleep, though there have been countless studies performed on the subject. Most doctors and scientific research experts agree that sleep is an essential part of restoring our physical and mental health. In reality, the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep stage is the only stage we need to feel refreshed and energized, though everyone goes through alternating patterns throughout the night.
http://agedcareconnect.com.au/healthy-sleeping-habits-for-seniors.php

23/08/2021

Caring for a loved one who has had a stroke can be very taxing physically, mentally and emotionally. Those fortunate enough to survive the attack have to undergo extensive rehabilitation in order to regain the ability to speak, think clearly, and/or control their basic motor skills depending on where the brain damaged occurred. It’s almost unimaginable how a small blood clot or hemorrhage that interrupts or severs blood flow and oxygen to the brain can radically alter a person’s lifestyle.
http://agedcareconnect.com.au/stroke-rehabilitation-in-the-elderly.php

19/08/2021

Aged care is getting tougher – not only for residents, families and care staff. It’s getting tougher for those who run nursing homes. Take Prescar...

09/08/2021

What is Alzheimer's Disease?
http://agedcareconnect.com.au/what-is-alzheimers-disease.php
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that causes changes in memory, thinking, and behavior. Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe any condition that causes problems with memory and thinking that impact a person’s ability to function.

Over time, Alzheimer’s can often progress and impact all aspects of a person’s daily activities. There is currently no cure, but there are treatments that can help with symptoms.

09/08/2021

How to Deal with Depression in the Elderly
http://agedcareconnect.com.au/how-to-deal-with-depression-in-the-elderly.php
Depression is an illness. Just like the flu, depression can leave a person physically exhausted and unable to cope with everyday life. Don’t belittle your loved one’s depression by telling him to “snap out of it.” Instead, think of the little things that make you feel better when you’re sick. Offering to bring over a warm meal won’t cure him, but it will make him feel cared for.

09/08/2021

What Causes Weight Loss when you are Elderly
http://agedcareconnect.com.au/what-causes-weight-loss-when-you-are-elderly.php
You walk into your mother’s house, excited to see her for the first time in months. As you give her a hug, you notice that her shoulders feel thin. You step back and see that her clothes are baggy, her wedding ring loose. For the first time, your mother looks frail. Should you worry, or is senior weight loss a natural part of getting older?At some point in their lives, most people are concerned about gaining too much weight. But older adults have to watch the scale for the opposite reason.

09/08/2021

Falls Risks and Hazards for the Elderly
http://agedcareconnect.com.au/falls-risks-and-hazards-for-the-elderly.php
The risk of falling seems minor. After all, we’ve all fallen at some point in our lives. The aftermath is usually a small scrape and a bruised ego. But elderly fall hazards are a big issue. As we age, the risk of serious injury from falling goes up greatly. It is estimated that one in every three adults age 65 and over falls every year.