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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

Who’s the hero in your loved one’s aged care home? Australia wants to know

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Every family with a loved one in aged care has a hero. The carer who made Mum laugh again. The nurse who sat with you in the hardest hours. Australia’s first national awards for aged care workers are open, and anyone can nominate. It’s free and takes five minutes. Read More

Grandma asks if she’s wrong for charging her son to babysit

By HelloCare Editorial Team

A grandmother wants to know if she’s in the wrong for refusing to keep minding her grandkids for free. Her husband does 12-hour days with the children up to four times a week, while the parents turn up to family events in new clothes and with fresh nails. Read More

Money for aged care residents’ care is propping up the buildings they live in

By Jakob Neeland

Money meant for aged care residents’ care has been quietly covering losses on the buildings they live in. Mirus Australia analysis finds homes make money on care but lose it on accommodation, and with care now priced at cost, that safety net is disappearing, leaving homes with many supported residents most exposed. Read More

This weightlifting technique can help older adults stay fit and independent as they age

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Muscle power declines faster than strength as we age, potentially making everyday activities such as climbing stairs, getting out of a chair and recovering from a trip more difficult. A simple change to your weightlifting technique could help older adults maintain their mobility for longer. 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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