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Warning Signs: Dementia in a Partner or Loved One

on Tuesday, November 15, 2016

By Guest Author Tamar Krebs, CEO of Group Homes Australia

We all forget our keys in different places. We sometimes cannot find our phones and perhaps even forgot an old acquaintances name. We all have mood swings and lose interest in different things at various stages of our life.

However, when does the forgetfulness begin to be actual memory loss? When do the mood swings need to be investigated further? When should you begin to worry and go get checked out?

Dodo Celebrates Her 103rd Birthday

on Monday, November 14, 2016

RSL Care Darlington resident Doris Hall, lovingly known as Dodo celebrated her 103^rd Birthday on 28 October in the residential aged care community surrounded by her friends and family. 

What Is Consumer Directed Care (CDC)?

on Monday, November 14, 2016

Consumer Directed Care (CDC) is a new model of home care service delivery that is designed to give more choice and flexibility to consumers. If you or your loved one receive a Home Care Package, you will now have more control and flexibility over the types of services and care you access – as well as deciding who delivers the services and when.

$34 Million for Dementia and Aged Care Services Research

on Monday, November 14, 2016

Applications are now open for the Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS) Research and Innovation Funding Round. Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Ken Wyatt AM, MP, said $34 million in grants are now being offered to eligible organisations for innovative projects that will support older Australians to access the care they need, where and when they need it.