The CareSide

27/01/2026

How impactful can respectful home care be?

When Debbie found herself in a new and challenging chapter, she had to search for strength in places she’d never looked. Her home care team stepped up with the empathetic, deeply considerate care Debbie needed, empowering her to adapt and continue living safely at home with her dear pup, Miss Natalie.

Here's her story: https://www.thecareside.com.au/client-stories/debbie/

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Reliable and respectful home care has helped Debbie navigate a challenging chapter in her life. Here's her story.

26/01/2026

Have you noticed higher home care service rates since the start of Support at Home? You're not alone—and it's not a coincidence.

Many providers in Australia are now charging more for their services because that’s what they have to do to cover their operating costs. The result has been an unpredictable marketplace and inflated Support at Home prices that care recipients are struggling to meet.

This article breaks it all down: https://www.thecareside.com.au/post/support-at-home-pricing-service-rates-explained/

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20/01/2026

Older adults are being left out of AI safety conversations.

Our research on the challenges older adults have in accurately detecting deepfakes and AI-generated content was covered by El País, Spain’s largest newspaper. Seniors are particularly vulnerable as AI-driven scams and misinformation campaigns become harder to discern.

Visit the El País article at the link below. You can also find a link to our AI research in the comments.

Una guía para descubrir contenidos creados por IA muestra que los jóvenes detectan el 80% de los casos, mientras los mayores de 65 años aciertan solo la mitad

20/01/2026

Meet our team: Ahmed Jammoul, Care Manager

During his time with The CareSide, Ahmed has made a truly profound impact on the lives of many home care recipients.

His sincerity, honesty, and readiness to advocate on behalf of older people and their families make him an absolute favourite, and we couldn't be happier (or prouder) to have him on our team. 💙

Meet our team: Ahmed makes a profound impact on the lives of seniors with his sincere, thoughtful approach to care management. Meet Ahmed!

18/01/2026

Why have many providers increased their service rates under Support at Home?

Here's an in-depth breakdown of Support at Home pricing, including reasons for the price hikes and unpredictable marketplace.

https://www.thecareside.com.au/post/support-at-home-pricing-service-rates-explained/

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Support at Home pricing is causing higher service rates than Home Care Packages—why is that? Here's what you need to know.

16/01/2026

This week in news: Are you ready to pump some iron? 🏋️‍♀️

Okay, maybe that's a bit extreme. In this article, a neuroscientist addresses the importance of resistance training and how it can help us maintain strength and muscle—even later in life. 💪

Humans start losing muscle at between 30 to 35 years of age unless we do something about it.

14/01/2026

When you can't be there for them, we will be. 💪

12/01/2026

What better way to start the New Year than with some new healthy habits? 🏋️‍♀️

Our latest E-book, "Daily Wellness Habits to Maintain Independence," is packed with ideas to help older people remain proactive about their vitality. It's fun, colourful, and brimming with tips about:

☀️ Rewarding daily habits
🍎 Nutrition and eating
🛼 Movement and fitness
🧠 Mental and emotional wellbeing
..and more! What new habits are you hoping to establish in 2026?

Click here to get your free copy:

This free E-book is packed with daily wellness habits to help seniors remain independent, including routines, nutrition and mindfulness.

08/01/2026

Much of the country is under a heat wave warning, and severe weather like this can be dangerous for everyone—especially older people. Be sure to take care of yourself, check in on the vulnerable folks in your life, and understand the signs of heat stress:

Air conditioners are the best defence. But there are other cheap and simple ways to stay cool and reduce your risk of illness.

05/01/2026

A new year is a great time to try new things. Sometimes, though, self-doubt gets in the way.

Super Senior Trini—who broke through her own barriers by learning how to pole dance—has advice for anyone wrestling with that uncertainty.

Read Trini's story here: https://www.thecareside.com.au/post/trini/

30/12/2025

Trekking alongside camels. 🐫
Inspiring young explorers. 🏔️
Sleeping in swags under the stars. 💫

In the latest edition of our Super Seniors series, the ever-adventurous Joy, 83, continues to push the boundaries of what it means to age boldly—and she has no plans to slow down.

Read her story:

The CareSide Super Seniors: Joy's story about chasing adventure, exploring, and pushing the boundaries of what it means to age boldly.

22/12/2025

From our families to yours, have a wonderful holiday season! 💙