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Explore a Wide Range of Allied Health & Aged Care Topics.

Our blog posts offer valuable insights and practical advice on a diverse range of aged care topics, tailored to support carers and families navigating the challenges of caring for their loved ones. From expert tips on dementia care, fall protection, prevention and strategies, to guidance on managing wandering behaviors and choosing appropriate adaptive clothing to meet the healthcare and dressing needs of loved ones and facility residents. Our content aims to enlighten, empower and inform. Whether you are seeking fall safety solutions, dressing and healthcare garment solutions, anti wandering solutions, or simply encouraging advice and emotional understanding, our blog post will provide the resources to assist you in managing the complexities of caregiving whilst showing confidence and compassion.

Activities for Seniors with Dementia

Sensory Stimulation Sensory stimulation is a beneficial activity for individuals with dementia due to its ability to engage multiple senses and evoke positive emotions. Here's why it's a good activity for someone with dementia: Stimulates Cognitive Function: Sensory stimulation can trigger various brain regions, promoting cognitive activity and potentially improving memory, attention, and overall cognitive function. Emotional Well-being: Engaging the senses can elicit posit

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Feb 129 min read

“Support At Home” Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT)

As artificial intelligence is integrated into Support At Home aged care assessment and delivery, (IAT) the sector stands at a pivotal turning point, one where human needs and individual understanding are increasingly interpreted through data and algorithms. This shift has the potential to transform how care is accessed and funded by the Support At Home Scheme, but it also challenges long held assumptions about fairness, judgement, and the role of human insight in supporting

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Dec 17, 20255 min read

When To Hang Up The Keys: The Last Time.

THE RIGHT TIME? As we age, the topic of driving often becomes more complex. In Australia, drivers over the age of 75 ( 80 in Western...

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Aug 5, 20254 min read

Choosing the Best Personal Fall Alarm. Monitored Alarms Vs. Auto-dial Alarms:

Choosing the Right Fall / Medical Alarm Device for Yourself or a Loved One As we or our loved ones grow older, prioritising safety and...

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Jul 20, 20257 min read

DEMENTIA: Caring Solutions.

DEMENTIA CARE SOLUTIONS. Caring for a loved one or resident with dementia is both a meaningful and challenging journey, one filled with...

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Jul 1, 20255 min read

Caring with Confidence: Insights into Dementia Care

Caring for individuals living with dementia, whether they are clients, patients, or beloved family members, is a deeply personal and...

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Jun 17, 20257 min read

Caring with Confidence: Dementia Care

Caring for individuals living with dementia, whether they are clients, patients, or beloved family members, is a deeply personal, often...

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May 10, 20255 min read

PetalBack Adaptive Clothing: Comfort, with Dignity and Style

PETALBACK ADAPTIVE CLOTHING PetalBack adaptive garments have been developed in collaboration with healthcare professionals across...

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May 2, 20256 min read

Choosing the Best Suited Aged Care Residence

Choosing the Right Aged Care Residence Choosing the most appropriate aged care residence for yourself or a loved one is a significant and...

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Apr 18, 20256 min read

10 Tips and Strategies to Reduce Falls

Fall Prevention Safety Guidelines Falls are a significant health concern for older adults, with approximately one in three individuals...

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Apr 13, 20254 min read

The Future of Robotics in Elderly Care.

As the aging population grows globally, finding effective ways to support seniors becomes increasingly important. Robotics has emerged as...

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Mar 28, 20256 min read

The Consequences of a Fall

The consequences of falls extend far beyond the initial injury, affecting physical health, emotional well-being, financial stability, and...

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Feb 27, 20256 min read

Adaptive Petal Back Clothing for Carers

Petal Back Style Garments Petal Back garments are ideal for individuals who require assisted dressing due to limited mobility, chronic...

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Feb 3, 20253 min read

Alzheimer's and Dementia: Recognising and Managing Wandering Behaviour.

Indicators an individual may have Alzheimer’s or Dementia Early recognition of wandering behaviors is essential for caregivers and loved...

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Feb 1, 20255 min read

Dementia - Why Late Afternoon Is the Hardest Time of Day (And How to Make It Easier)

As the sun begins to set, many carers notice a shift in their loved one’s mood and behaviour. Restlessness, confusion,...

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Jan 28, 20254 min read

How to Have a Conversation When Dementia Makes Communication Difficult

Struggling to communicate with a loved one who has dementia? Discover simple, compassionate techniques to keep conversations meaningful—even

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Jan 17, 20253 min read

The Emotional Impact of a Fall on Seniors and Their Loved Ones

A fall is never just a fall. While the physical injuries are often visible and addressed with medical treatment, the emotional and psycholog

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Jan 9, 20254 min read

Understanding Wandering: Dementia & Alzheimer's

Understanding Wandering - Dementia & Alzheimer's Identifying the early signs of wandering is crucial in helping caregivers take proactive...

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Dec 28, 20246 min read

CARING FOR DEMENTIA PATIENTS

Dementia is categorized into Early, Middle, and Late stages for general understanding. However, healthcare professionals often utilize a...

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Dec 3, 20248 min read

Fall Prevention Around the House

Falls are a major concern among older adults, with one in three individuals over the age of 65 experiencing a fall each year.

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Oct 30, 20243 min read

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"The fact that you visit people in the comfort of their own homes for personalised measurement and fitting, and adapt their own clothing to make such items much easier to put on or remove is vital to aid a person's independence.

This is very different to having to buy often expensive already made, limited range special clothing, and allows a person to continue to wear a favourite or fashionable item they already own"

David Martin

Coordinator Bribie Island Support Group of Parkinson's Queensland Inc

Adaptive Clothing Australia

Blog Post

Activities for Seniors with Dementia

“Support At Home” Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT)

When To Hang Up The Keys: The Last Time.

Choosing the Best Personal Fall Alarm. Monitored Alarms Vs. Auto-dial Alarms:

DEMENTIA: Caring Solutions.

Caring with Confidence: Insights into Dementia Care

Caring with Confidence: Dementia Care

PetalBack Adaptive Clothing: Comfort, with Dignity and Style

Choosing the Best Suited Aged Care Residence

10 Tips and Strategies to Reduce Falls

The Future of Robotics in Elderly Care.

The Consequences of a Fall

Adaptive Petal Back Clothing for Carers

Alzheimer's and Dementia: Recognising and Managing Wandering Behaviour.

Dementia - Why Late Afternoon Is the Hardest Time of Day (And How to Make It Easier)

How to Have a Conversation When Dementia Makes Communication Difficult

The Emotional Impact of a Fall on Seniors and Their Loved Ones

Understanding Wandering: Dementia & Alzheimer's

CARING FOR DEMENTIA PATIENTS

Fall Prevention Around the House