Pingelly pioneers virtual aged care to keep older residents in their homes.

Is it possible to form a virtual village for senior citizens? In today’s technology, the answer is yes. In a virtual community, senior people will use an app to identify activities they need help with, and others will pitch in to complete them. Click here to read the rest of the story. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-29/close-knit-town-pingelly-helping-older-residents-stay-at-home-/100577692

Read more

‘It doesn’t mean I’m stupid’: Dementia rates set to double

According to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report, dementia is the top cause of mortality for women, the second leading cause of death for all Australians after heart disease, and the third highest source of disease burden. Here is an article discussing more about dementia. https://www.theage.com.au/national/it-doesn-t-mean-i-m-stupid-dementia-rates-set-to-double-20210917-p58spt.html

Read more

Family wins battle against Public Trustee to keep brother’s financial independence

A Will is especially crucial if you know you will be leaving behind a family member who is unable to go alone or requires special care. This is the tale of the Nunn family, who won a long struggle to acquire control of their brother’s income assistance. See the story here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-21/family-wins-battle-against-public-trustee/100552652

Read more

Life Guidance from Beyond the Grave

We know a musician who has his own recording studio and he tells us that there has been an increase in people recording their thoughts for loved ones to view after they have died. It’s their way of giving family and friends something to hold onto once they pass. This article is reminiscent of that idea: –https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/oct/10/ask-philippa-i-am-dying-will-it-help-my-beloved-husband-cope-if-i-leave-notes It is kind […]

Read more

Covid restrictions in Australia affects the socialisation of the Aged Care Homes

What are the folks in nursing homes doing today? We are aware that the COVID restriction is particularly stringent for our cherished elderly folks. What is their way of life at the nursing homes? To read more about this, visit this website: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/oct/06/australias-aged-care-covid-rules-mean-my-103-year-old-mother-misses-out-on-vital-socialisation  

Read more

October 1, 2021 is International Day of Older Person

Today is #InternationalDayOfTheOlderPerson. The United Nations theme for 2021 is “Digital Equity for All Ages,” which emphasizes the importance of older people having access to and meaningful involvement in the digital environment. We can’t deny that digital technology helps us in our daily lives, especially now that we are in the midst of a pandemic. We use our phones, computers, tablets, […]

Read more