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“As long as I can stay at home, I will.” Joan Griffith’s statement is a sentiment shared by the majority of older Australians whose health may be declining, but desire to live at home remains strong. Hoppers Crossing resident Joan, aged 82, has been supported with a Level Two Home Care Package (HCP) from non-profit organisation Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH) for the past two years.
The residents of Bolton Clarke Talbarra residential aged care community in Waterford have been treated to a very slippery and scaly Australia Day party featuring a visit from some weird and wonderful Australian wildlife.
The spirit of Australia Day is alive and well at Mercy Place Mandurah, with the aged care home’s residents taking part in a variety of themed events leading up to the national day.
Arcare Oatlands and Arcare Glenhaven welcomed over 800 people to their Festive Market Days; offering a range of markets and workshops to help prepare for the festive season. Over 25 stalls holders provided the community with a vast choice of gifts, bath and body products, personalised presents and fresh produce.
A group of residents from Arcare Craigieburn have been learning Spanish together over the past six months. The Spanish-speaking residents in the community, who are from Spain, Argentina and Chile, have been working with Spanish teacher Danielle as assistant language teachers.
With the number of people requiring some form of aged care set to double in Australia by the year 2050, we know the demand for aged care workers is growing rapidly. However growth in the workforce is not keeping up with demand.
The Royal Commission is a crucial step forward in determining the full extent of problems in aged care and understanding the challenges and opportunities in delivering quality, sustainable aged care services now and into the future.
The Australian Government is helping senior Australians stay in their own homes for longer, with an additional $15 million to support independent living.
Downsizing in your golden years isn’t just about ditching high maintenance housework. It’s also about finding a home and a community that fits your carefree new lifestyle. Naturally, there’ll be a bunch of boxes that need ticking to justify your decision to downsize. Of course, like purchasing any property, you’ll need to get your head around the financials. But what else should you look for in a retirement village?
By guest author Sandra Hills OAM, CEO Benetas
Life is brimming with many major events, occasions and milestones planned for well ahead of time. It’s interesting however, how we avoid planning for life’s biggest and most inevitable event; ageing.
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