30/08/2017
Meredith – Getting Assessed
Meredith told us that her daughter first brought up the idea to her of getting a…
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30/08/2017
Iain – New Home Care Package
Iain had been been assigned funding for a Level 3 package after 8 months on…
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19/07/2017
How has Consumer Directed Care changed Home Care Packages?
Consumer Directed Care or CDC is a new approach to how people receive their care.…
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30/08/2017
How to Compare Providers and Find the Best One.
There are so many Providers and it can be hard to know why you’d choose one over another. Here’s how!
30/08/2017
The Benefits of Self Managing your Home Care Package
Many people believe it is required for their Provider to fully manage their package on their behalf. That’s not the case
19/07/2017
What services are available with a Home Care Package?
The Home Care Package is designed to assist individuals to remain living in their own home for as long as possible. The services available are contained in the Quality of Care Principles 2014.
19/07/2017
What is dementia?
Dementia is not one specific disease, but rather a collection of symptoms caused by any number of conditions that affect the brain. People living with dementia can experience changes in their thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks.
19/07/2017
What does a Home Care Package cost?
The Federal Government subsidises the cost of providing a Home Care Package however they expect individuals to contribute to the cost of your care where individuals can afford to do so.
19/07/2017
How to live well with dementia.
A diagnosis of dementia is a life changing event for a person as well as their friends and family. Dementia can affect all aspects of a person’s life, but it does not mean you have to stop doing the things you love.
19/07/2017
‘Sundowning’ in a person with dementia
‘Sundowning’ is a term used to describe a pattern of deterioration that can occur to a person living with Dementia over the course of a day. This means that people with various forms of dementia including Alzheimer’s disease are often found to be at their emotional best at earlier points in the day.
