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