Types of aged care services - Department of Health and Aged Care
...Aged care providers can deliver services in a person?s home, community setting or residential aged care home. Different types of services provide support for people with different needs, such as location, background, experiences and care requirements....
https://www.health.gov.au/topics/aged-care/providing-aged-care-services/types-of-services
Caring for older Australians - Services Australia
...Information and resources to help you care for an older Australian. Caring for the elderly or aged means caring for someone who is either:...
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/caring-for-older-australians?context=60056
Home Aids for the Elderly - Daily Living Solutions ... - Aidacare
...- Household aids can help people maintain their independence and enjoy an improved lifestyle. - Home aids for the elderly can help them remain at home for longer, or reduce the number of tasks a carer needs to assist with. - Aidacare offer a wide range of home mobility aids for individuals with limited mobility, medical conditions or impairment. - Assisted living aids are designed to make ......
https://www.aidacare.com.au/products/daily-living-aids/assisted-living/general-household-aids/
Home and community care services for older people | SA Health
...Home and community care services for older people Community health services in the country are a major provider of home and community care services (often referred to as Domiciliary Care). These services provide support and maintenance for older people (or some younger people with disabilities), so they can remain at home....
https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/Services/Health+Services+For/Seniors+Health+Services/Older+people+services/Supporting+older+peoples+independence/GP+Plus+and+community+health+services+for+older+people/Home+and+community+care+services+for+older+people
Caring for an elderly person - Carer Gateway
...Explore our 10 tips about what you can do to make life easier if you are a carer looking after an elderly person....
https://www.carergateway.gov.au/your-life-carer/your-life-around-caring/who-caring/caring-elderly
Aged and Community Care services | Australian Red Cross
...Who can access Australian Red Cross Aged and Community Care services? Most of our aged and community care services require registration with My Aged Care. However, some services ? including those in specific areas ? are available to people of all ages living in Australia. Please visit the individual service pages for more information....
https://www.redcross.org.au/aged-care/
Personal care needs of the elderly - Good Care Group
...Personal care needs of the elderly As we age, many people need help with the daily tasks of maintaining personal hygiene. Personal care includes daily tasks of bathing, continence care (toileting), skin routines and getting dressed. Good personal hygiene is important for health and well-being. It also helps build self-esteem and confidence....
https://www.thegoodcaregroup.com/live-in-care/conditions-we-care/personal-care-needs-elderly/
How To Support and Provide Personal Care for Older People
...Learn more about personal care for older people and discover valuable insights to enhance the quality of life for older loved ones....
https://communitycaretoolkit.com/how-to-support-and-provide-personal-care-for-older-people/
Self Care For The Elderly: Supporting Dignity And Quality Of Life
...The importance of self care in the elderly. In order for our elderly loved ones to maintain their dignity and feelings of self-worth as they age, it is important to help them foster a good personal self care regime. When we think of self care, we tend to think of grooming, but there are many factors involved....
https://homestyleagedcare.com.au/self-care-for-the-elderly/
Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home - National Institute on Aging
...Support for aging at home Home-based care includes health, personal, and other support services to help you stay at home and live as independently as possible. In-home services may be short-term ? for someone who is recovering from an operation, for example ? or long-term, for people who need ongoing help....
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/aging-place/aging-place-growing-older-home