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Looking on the bright side of life: How to better plan for aged care

on Thursday, January 17, 2019

By guest author Sandra Hills OAM, CEO Benetas

Life is brimming with many major events, occasions and milestones planned for well ahead of time.  It’s interesting however, how we avoid planning for life’s biggest and most inevitable event; ageing.

Challenges Facing Elderly Greeks

on Wednesday, January 16, 2019

The elderly in the Greek community of Melbourne and wider Victoria face an increasing number of challenges when faced with the reality of their growing needs as they age. Despite the attempts of consecutive governments and industry peak bodies to address these needs through the development and adaptation of aged care policy, older adults from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds face unique challenges and are accordingly identified as belonging to groups in our society with special needs.

Tic tac toe with a tango twist, virtual fishing with ocean sounds and a classic maze game - all part of new app for A Better Visit

on Tuesday, January 15, 2019

The release of A Better Visit, a new, free, iPad app by Dementia Australia will assist families and loved ones in connecting and communicating when visiting a family member living with dementia. The app is designed to be interactive, stimulating and fun. 

Help to Stay at Home for Longer

on Monday, January 14, 2019

Warrnambool resident Gloria Smith hadn’t heard of a Home Care Package (HCP) before she secured one.  Like so many older Australians, Gloria feared declining health meant an inevitable move into aged care. Luckily, the local council referred Gloria and her partner of 29 years, Wallace McDonald, to non-profit organisation Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH), which has supported them both with a home care package for more than a year.