Did you visit an elderly loved one at home this festive season? You might have noticed a change in their physical or mental well being. This time of year can be a confronting time for people with aging relatives they don’t see regularly. If you discover your elderly loved one has become frail, either physically or… The post Ageing & frailty doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it! appeared first on Advanced Care Australia ..read more

Finding your way around the Aged Care system to organise a Home Care Package can be daunting. It will save time if you have a general understanding of the steps involved. Here's a few hints and tips, set out in steps as how to's and explanations of common terms that might help! Step 1 - The… The post Questions to Ask Prospective Home Care Providers appeared first on Advanced Care Australia ..read more

  PPE  Is the buzzword, particularly as we navigate our way through/ around the Covid19 pandemic. But what is all the hype about PPE and can it really prevent us from spreading Covid19 or any other infection or virus? PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment and incorporates a range of protective clothing and devices typically… The post PPE Information Update for ACA Clients & Stakeholders appeared first on Advanced Care Australia ..read more

Reboot your Privacy – its Privacy Week Privacy week is an annual event that is an initiative of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner – their role is to regulate privacy and freedom of information. They uphold our right to access government-held information – and to have our personal information protected. This week is… The post Reboot Your Privacy – Its Privacy Week appeared first on Advanced Care Australia ..read more

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, today announced that 446 businesses will share in approximately $9 million to help transition to the NDIS. This includes up to $1.36 million to businesses in bushfire affected areas. The successful businesses will receive Transition Assistance Funding grants of up to $20,000 each through the… The post 446 businesses awarded grants to help build NDIS provider market across Australia appeared first on Advanced Care Australia ..read more

At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The allied armies had driven the German invaders back, having inflicted heavy defeats upon them over the preceding four months. In November the Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in… The post Origins of Remembrance Day Why is this day special to Australians? & To us the daughters of a WW2 Veteran appeared first on Advanced Care Australia ..read more

Simple - EVERYONE needs a Power of Attorney It's one of those things no one wants to think about - but ask yourself: what if you suffered an injury or illness that prevented you from being able to make your choices known ... Who would manage your finances, who would make decisions about your medical… The post Enduring Power of Attorney – Who Needs One ? appeared first on Advanced Care Australia ..read more

WE HAVE A PRESSING NEED NEED FOR TEAM MEMBERS IN THE CABOOLTURE, BRIBIE, DECEPTION BAY, REDCLIFFE, & BRISBANE NORTH AREAS IN GENERAL PLEASE READ OUR JOB DESCRIPTION AND IF YOU THINK IT'S A GOOD FIT, CLICK ON THE APPLY NOW BUTTON BELOW! JOB DESCRIPTION About the business and the role Local, family owned service provider… The post WE ARE HIRING! Home Care Workers appeared first on Advanced Care Australia ..read more

GROWING OLDER DOESN'T HAVE TO BE SCARY But quite frankly it is. Losing the ability to care for oneself can not only be a risk to personal safety, but it is difficult to come to terms with mentally and emotionally. Often its left to the children to broach the subject of Mum and or Dad needing… The post Discussing home care options with your ageing parents? appeared first on Advanced Care Australia ..read more

QUEENSLAND TRANSITION TO NDIS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Please note this information has been reproduced from a flyer released today by Queensland Health. For ease of use we have transcribed it to a blog post. The Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) has collated information from Queensland Government websites to assist our clients and prescribers by noting when… The post Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) appeared first on Advanced Care Australia ..read more