Blogs
Part of our commitment to excellence in aged care is to bring you the latest information on many aspects related to our industry.
General advice
17 October 2023
Aged Pension Guide
This blog will outline how to assess if you qualify for the aged pension, approximately how much you will receive, what the asset threshold is, how to apply for it and what the difference is between the aged pension and the disability pension. Most Age Pension payments are made by Services Australia . Age pensioners who also receive certain compensation payments from the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) can choose to have their Age Pension paid by either DVA or Services Australia.
Care
24 October 2023
Dementia Stages
Dementia can happen to anybody, but the risk increases with age. It depends on a combination of age, genes, health and lifestyle. Dementia is not a normal part of ageing. The majority of dementia is not inherited by children and grandchildren. In rarer types of dementia there may be a strong genetic link, but these are only a tiny proportion of overall cases of dementia.
General advice
14 November 2023
What is Ageism?
Ageism affects everyone, both young and old. Age discrimination can be seen in a wide variety of settings and situations including the workplace and in healthcare. Ageism is a very destructive type of discrimination. It is hard to fight because it has become part of everyday life in Australia.
Care
08 November 2023
Palliative Care Guide
Palliative care helps people live their life as fully and as comfortably as possible when living with a life-limiting or terminal illness. A palliative approach to care may be delivered by doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, volunteers and carers.
General advice
01 November 2023
Elder Abuse
The term 'elder abuse' covers a range of harmful behaviours, including physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse and neglect. Elder abuse not only violates the basic human rights and dignity of older individuals but also poses serious health and well-being risks.
General advice
10 July 2023
How do you promote good nutrition in the elderly?
Part three in our three-part series on nutrition. Our resident nutritionist, Kiarra, Lead Dietician and Allied Health Manager from the OSCAR Care Group writes about strategies that can be employed to promote good nutrition among the elderly.
