by Aged Care Decisions | Oct 1, 2020 | Articles, Newsletter
What is pet therapy? Pet therapy – as like any therapy – is used as form of treatment. Pet therapy, which is also known as animal-assisted therapy involves the interaction with animals as its primary treatment method. The ultimate goal is to improve social,...
by Aged Care Decisions | Sep 24, 2020 | Articles, Newsletter
What is music therapy? Music therapy is much like many other alternative therapies that aim to help improve physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing through interaction and engagement. In this type of therapy, music is used to help residents communicate,...
by Aged Care Decisions | Jul 28, 2020 | Articles, Newsletter
Understanding the finances can be one of the most complicated aspects of the aged care process. In order to help answer some of these financial questions we have put together 7 Frequently Asked Questions About Aged Care Fees. 1. What are the different types of Aged...
by Aged Care Decisions | Jun 16, 2020 | Articles, Newsletter
Another effect we have noticed over the past couple of months is considering in-home care options to delay moving into residential aged care. A home care package is at the start of the aged care continuum and can be a good option when care needs are not complex or...
by Aged Care Decisions | Jun 16, 2020 | Articles, Newsletter
As Australia is starting to see the light at the end of the Coronavirus tunnel, it has made us reflect on how COVID-19 has been affecting our elderly. Whilst older Australians are indeed more vulnerable to the virus, it is important not just to consider the physical...
by Aged Care Decisions | Apr 20, 2020 | Articles, Newsletter
Many industries have had to make massive changes to the way they operate in recent months. The aged care industry is at the frontline of Australia’s COVID-19 response, supporting some of the most vulnerable community members. Aged care providers and facilities have...
