by Andrea Alvarez | Dec 22, 2023 | Blog, Finances
This article explains the Aged Care Bond (also known as the Refundable Accommodation Deposit), how it works, and who needs to pay it. What is an Aged Care Bond? Also known as a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD), an Aged Care Bond is one of two ways a senior can...
by Andrea Alvarez | Dec 9, 2023 | Basics, Blog
Moving into a retirement village or a residential aged care facility can greatly enhance our health, happiness and wellbeing as we get older. Each supported living option has unique benefits and appeals to specific needs – but they have fundamental differences. This...
by Andrea Alvarez | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, Health & Wellbeing
In most circumstances a family would prefer an elderly loved one to remain at home, rather than move into a nursing home. Remaining independent has proven emotional and health wellbeing effects. For most people the overall cost of receiving additional help at home...
by Andrea Alvarez | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, Health & Wellbeing
Social Media Benefits the Elderly in Many Ways 10 April 2015 Aged Care Reviews If you still cringe at the thought of your parents joining Facebook, prepare for the next logical step. A new study has shown that the elderly are increasingly joining social media...
by Andrea Alvarez | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, Health & Wellbeing
It is estimated that one in ten adults experience depression and a similar number experience anxiety. According to beyondblue CEO, Georgie Harman, “Mental health conditions are even more common among older people in the community”. Research shows that nearly 35% of...
