Dec 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year when families get together and celebrate Christmas by enjoying food, gifts and each other’s company. If it’s your first Christmas with your loved one in aged care, this can be a particularly tough time. Simarly, if you’re just about to have a...
Oct 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is pet therapy in aged care? 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...
Sep 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
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, express...
Mar 10, 2020 | NAVIGATING AGED CARE
The decision to move to Residential Aged Care is an extremely personal one that can be a challenge for many families. At Aged Care Decisions, we understand the complexity of this choice, with almost every family we work with having a different way of looking at the...
Jul 17, 2019 | AGED CARE FEES & CHARGES
When you’re thinking of accepting residential aged care, you need to understand what it will cost and what your money is paying for. What are the different types of aged care fees? There are four different types of fees and while they might not all apply to...
