Common Questions
What is dementia?
Dementia is a term used to describe the symptoms of a number of conditions that cause damage to the structure and chemistry of the brain.
What aged care services can help with care at home?
There are a variety of community home care services and products that help ageing people at home.
ACAT- How to access aged care assistance
If you feel the person you are caring for is not coping at home and is in need of assistance, organise an assessment with the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).
When is the right time for nursing home care?
Many families agonize over moving a loved one into nursing home care. For some families the decision is out of their hands. A sudden stroke or fracture of the hip can make caring for an elderly loved one at home impossible to manage.
Emergency care: A checklist for ageing parents
Caring for ageing parents often means spending a great deal of time making emergency visits to the hospital or taking an ageing parent to specialist medical appointments.
Hospital care: When can my parent go home?
When a loved one is in hospital the first thing we most often want to know is " When can they go home?"
If your parent has undergone surgery or a medical procedure they will need to be discharged in the company of a family member or carer. Take note of any medical instructions especially those concerning medications.
Mum lives alone - how can I ensure she eats healthy meals?
Some people as they age, can find it difficult to eat healthy food.
What is Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. Between 50% and 70% of all dementia cases in Australia are associated with Alzheimer's disease (Alzheimer's Australia, 2008). It mostly affects people aged over 65 but can in few cases occur in people as young as 40.
Where can I get information about aged care services in my area?
Commonwealth Carelink Centres provide free information on aged care services, community care and support programs around Australia.
What is residential aged care? Aged care nursing homes explained
Residential aged care is designed to meet the needs of older people who can no longer remain living at home.
Disclaimer: This site is for information purposes only and should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem, nor as a substitute for professional advice with a qualified health professional or doctor.
