The CareSide

01/09/2025

Getting older is often associated with loss: mobility, friends, and independence, to name a few. But ageing doesn’t have to be a perpetual reflection on what’s come and gone. Instead, what if we can actively build more happiness, connection, and purpose with every passing year?

In this new blog, we provide practical strategies to help you build joy as you get older. Which one is your favourite? And how do you keep your own happiness tank full?

https://www.thecareside.com.au/post/finding-happiness-as-we-age/

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Is ageing joyfully a matter of luck or a matter of practice? Here's a list of fun strategies you can try to build joy as you get older.

29/08/2025

This week in news: Bev Sherwood turns 105 on 2 September—and she's still out here crushing workouts. 💪

Bev, who hails from Gerringong, teams up with a fitness coach to keep moving. In September, she'll participate in AusActive's 'Million Moves' initiative, an exercise challenge created to inspire a more active Australia.

Read more about Bev and AusActive:

On 2 September, Bev Sherwood, will turn 105 years old and she still thinks she’s got plenty of life left in her.

28/08/2025

Have you checked out The CareSide YouTube channel? We're adding lots of fun and informative videos, including:

✔️ Interviews with our team
✔️ Home care stories
✔️ Support at Home updates
✔️ And much more to come

Click the link below to visit, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss anything!

https://www.youtube.com/

26/08/2025

‘I replay that quite often and I wonder: If I hadn’t that day spoken to The CareSide, where would my Mum be right now?'

Helen and her siblings nearly gave up on finding support for their Mum—until a fortuitous phone call completely altered their journey. In this quick video, Helen explains how she felt after her initial interaction with The CareSide team.

25/08/2025

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22/08/2025

This week in news: Sam Rae, Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, announced the government will invest $21.5 million in scholarships to help aged care workers and nurses progress in their careers. 1,000 scholarships are available, with guaranteed places for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care workers and nurses.

'These scholarships will attract more nurses and aged care workers to the sector and help those already working to build on their skills and deliver the world-class care older people deserve,' Rae said.

Read more about this positive initiative:

The federal government initiative provides for over 1,000 scholarships for aged care workers and nurses to boost their skills and career prospects.

21/08/2025

What are your thoughts on AI? 🤔 We'd love to hear them!

Leave a comment or send us a private message describing how you feel about AI content online. Have you had any strange brushes with it yet? And what do you think the future looks like with AI becoming so prevalent?

Also, if you haven't taken our 5-minute AI quiz yet, click the link and test your AI-detection skills! 🤖

https://thecaresideaiquiz.netlify.app/

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Can you tell the difference between AI and human-created content? Take our free quiz to test your detection skills and learn how to protect yourself online.

19/08/2025

Helen was 'bamboozled' by the home care system.

All she wanted was reliable support for her Mum, but she didn't understand My Aged Care referral codes, or how providers like The CareSide deliver services in remote regions. Then, a 5-minute phone call changed everything.

‘I replay that quite often, and I wonder: If I hadn’t spoken to The CareSide that day, just where would my Mum be right now?’

Read Helen's story:

Helen was 'bamboozled' by the home care system and desperate to find reliable aged care—one phone call changed everything. Here's her story.

18/08/2025

ICYMI: Our latest in-depth report explores the home care wait times crisis and how the pending reforms may or may not help the situation. At the end of the article, we also provide tips on navigating the system if you or someone you love is stuck waiting for care.

Read the report: https://www.thecareside.com.au/post/aged-care-wait-times-support-at-home/

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13/08/2025

Switching home care providers can feel daunting — we understand.

But if your services are unreliable, and if you aren't receiving the support you deserve, transferring your care can be a life-changing decision...and it's easier than you might think.

In this quick video, Karen explains the process when she decided to 'take the leap' and move her Mum's services to The CareSide.

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12/08/2025

As a home care recipient, you have specific needs and goals—so what type of caregiver is best for you and your unique situation?

Our caregiver matching tool can help you find the perfect fit!

https://www.thecareside.com.au/tools/caregiver-match-quiz/

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You have unique care needs and goals — so what type of caregiver is best for you? This 2-minute quiz will help you find the perfect match!

12/08/2025

Thanks for sharing Community Care Review! 💙

The CareSide has released another free digital tool, which CEO Gareth Mahon tells CCR is to help home care recipients find a carer best suited to their needs.