General advice

A guide to budget-friendly eating for the elderly

General advice

22 January 2024

A guide to budget-friendly eating for the elderly

Are you concerned about you, or an elderly relative you love eating well with the skyrocketing costs of food at the moment? Our Lead Dietician from Oscar Care Group, Kiarra Martindale has kindly written a blog for us on a ‘Guide to budget-friendly eating for the elderly’ to help you with nutritional needs, affordable and health meal ideas and dietician tips for healthy eating on a budget. This excellent blog supplies you with all the information that you need to know.

Visiting loved ones who live with Dementia in Aged Care

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20 December 2023

Visiting loved ones who live with Dementia in Aged Care

When a loved one moves into aged care and they are living with dementia, many people are unsure of what to do. We have helpful tips on how to make visiting and caring for your loved one more manageable.

Everything you need to know about the ACFI and AN-ACC

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04 December 2023

Everything you need to know about the ACFI and AN-ACC

At Estia Health we have helped thousands of people make the move into aged care by offering support. Here is a comprehensive overview of the Aged Care Funding Instrument and the Australian National Aged Care Classification

Beat the Heat: Essential tips for  caring for the elderly in hot weather

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27 November 2023

Beat the Heat: Essential tips for caring for the elderly in hot weather

One of the most important aspects of caring for the elderly in the heat is ensuring proper hydration. Encourage your loved ones to drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if they don't feel thirsty. Dehydration can sneak up quickly, and staying well-hydrated is crucial in preventing heat-related complications.

Types of jobs in aged care

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08 September 2023

Types of jobs in aged care

There are various roles for a professional to pursue in the aged care industry and each role may require certain qualifications. The qualifications and requirements for specific aged care workers ensure they can provide a certain level of care. Understanding the qualifications and requirements to be an aged care worker can help determine your career path in the industry.

Aged Pension Guide

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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.