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Must Read Support at Home: Intentions undermined by complex reality, residents survey finds

“People need help now, not in 12 months.” A new survey has captured the frustrations of older Australians waiting for Support at Home services, with residents calling for a simpler system that delivers care when it is needed. Read more

Thriving Kids launched yesterday. Here’s what’s changed and what doesn’t.

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Thriving Kids officially began its rollout yesterday, but the transition away from individual NDIS packages raises questions about service availability, eligibility and the risk of children falling between the gaps. Queensland's decision not to sign up to the program has added another layer of uncertainty. Read More

Echoes in the mirror: How we become our parents

By Michael Preston

As we age, we may begin to recognise more of our parents in ourselves, from their expressions and habits to the values that guide our decisions. Storyteller Michael Preston reflects on the influence of family, the wisdom passed down through generations and the lasting impact of those who helped shape us. Read More

Who owns your loved one’s aged care home may matter more than you think

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Fewer hospital visits, but not fewer deaths? Government-run homes had the lowest hospital rates in a new study. Not-for-profit homes had the lowest mortality. Researchers say government homes often take residents with more complex needs. Read More

Exercise before surgery improves outcomes and shortens recovery time – new research

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Getting physically fit before an operation could offer benefits beyond simply feeling stronger. New research has found an association between supervised exercise before surgery and lower odds of complications. Read More

#WisdomWednesday

Wisdom Wednesday is about celebrating the experience and wisdom of our elders across the globe through storytelling. It's through these stories that we attempt to elevate their often unspoken worth and value of age unwittingly lost to peers and future generations. Do you have an elders story to share or are you an elder yourself that would like to be interviewed? Help us celebrate the lives of older Australians through Wisdom Wednesday, a weekly segment posted every Wednesday. Our older generation are by definition the most experienced members of our community, but as they age and transition into more passive, physically constrained roles in society, their importance often dwindles, particularly so as they enter long-term care. 

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