Blog & Updates

Malnutrition among the elderly is a pressing issue often overlooked in healthcare discussions. Currently, research suggests approximately 50% of older Australians in aged care and in the community...

As we age, we often need to attend more appointments to look after ourselves. This might be medical, dental, physical, specialist, or other types of appointments. If you know you need an appointment...

Exercising regularly is good for heart and bone health and the body as a whole. Yet almost 90% of people aged 65 and older do not get enough exercise. It is recommended that people aged 65 or over...

Getting a good night’s sleep is vital to maintaining physical and mental health. However, as we age, our bodies change, and it can be challenging to sleep well. At Home Care Assistance, our Care Professionals...

As we get older, we will likely have more medical conditions. This can result in multiple medications needing to be taken at different times. Forgetting to take medications, or taking too much, can...

As we get older, there can be lots of change. This, along with issues such as declining health and mobility, can result in an increase in anxiety for older adults. Experiencing anxiety can impact a...

We all know our loved one’s physical health can change as they get older. While often loved ones can adapt to these changes and continue living independently, eventually, they may need some extra...

Winter has arrived in Western Australia! We all know that keeping warm in winter can be a challenge. For older people, keeping warm is even more important as the cold is more likely to adversely affect...