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Help for Elderly at Home – Sunshine Coast What do you do when you realize that the person — or people — you love most in the world can no longer handle living on their own? Especially if you are not in a position to bring them home to live with you or to move… Continue reading →

Senior Help at Home – Sunshine Coast It’s all common sense really, but it does take thought, time and preparation. Bathrooms Inevitably all bathrooms tend to be slippery, and most falls happen in the bathroom, so that is where to start. Grab handles or railings are essential near the bathtub, shower and lavatory. Rubber bathmats… Continue reading →

Carers Sunshine Coast Well, the first thing is to understand their requirements and what they are seeking in this relationship — because it is a relationship, and made all the more complicated by the dynamics of need. Before you even start, you have to work out the financial realities of the situation and discuss all… Continue reading →

In-Home Care Provider Sunshine Coast In-home care is supportive care provided at home by licensed professionals who give medical treatment or by professional caregivers who give non-medical daily assistance. Terminally ill patients may need hospice care at home, and patients recovering from surgery or illness may need rehabilitation. The reason most people choose to have… Continue reading →

Aged Care Provider Sunshine Coast Growing older is hard enough for people surrounded by family and friends, but for those who have no one to turn to for help it can be a nightmare. Being socially isolated is not usually a choice, but if you live alone, especially in the country or in an inaccessible… Continue reading →

Disability Services Sunshine Coast My Health Record is an online summary of your key health information. A My Health Record will be created for every Australian who wants one from January 31 2019, although it is possible to choose to opt out and there are ¬security and privacy-related criticisms as well as increasing concern that… Continue reading →

Step-by-Step Emergency Response Plan Since emergencies are inevitable, it makes sense to prepare for all challenges, from sudden illness to fires and from floods to storms — or even prolonged electricity failure. If you have to evacuate your home or even if you do not, but are in a panic, it makes sense to have… Continue reading →

Home and Community Care Services QLD If what you want most in the world is to be able to spend the rest of your life in the comfort and familiarity of your own home, and to retain as much independence as possible, then home care makes all the difference. Knowing that someone will pop in… Continue reading →

Balanced Care Sunshine Coast What is the leading cause of injuries in older people? Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries and the most common cause of hospital admissions. And what causes the falls? Chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, dementia or low blood pressure causing dizziness, poor vision, muscle weakness, or simply… Continue reading →

Home Care Services Sunshine Coast Unfortunately the Government can only fund a limited number of home care packages, whatever they may promise at election time. There is no endless pool of funds. Sadly, this means that many in need are only on the home care waitlist. You may have been assessed by MyAgedCare and received… Continue reading →