With 20% of the population expected to be aged over 65 within the decade, and 76% of Australians aged over 60 preferring to retire in the comfort of their own home, the demand for home care workers is higher than ever.

After experiencing the loss of a loved one, Li asked herself: ‘What can I do to enjoy life? How can I give something back?’

“Naturally I gravitated to home care,” says Li.

The holiday season is upon us! And while many of us are excitedly making plans, there is a growing number of older Australians who are living alone and isolated from accessing the things that make their holiday season joyful.

Have you ever considered a career in home care? With 20 per cent of the population expected to be aged over 65 within the decade, and 76 per cent of Australians aged over 60 preferring to retire in the comfort of their own home, there’s a greater demand than ever for home care workers.

As a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider, Prestige Inhome Care can support people who are living with a disability, in building or maintaining their independence within their own homes and communities.

At Prestige Inhome Care, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to spend the last stages of their life, in their own home, surrounded by the people and things they love most.

We also understand the challenges of supporting a loved one with a life-limiting illness.

Since late January 2020 more than 2,500 COVID-19 cases have been recorded in Australian Government-subsidised residential aged care facilities, causing some Australians to lose confidence in the safety of the care being provided for their loved ones in nursing homes.

As a Case Manager, Melody is responsible for ensuring her clients receive the very best of care in the comfort of their own home.

Nurses play a crucial frontline role in providing quality care and support to older Australians.

The Australian Federal Government is recognising the integral role of registered nurses in the aged care sector, with the new Aged Care Registered Nurses’ Payment.

Every day we aspire to find the joy, even when we’re not physically together.

To celebrate the little things that have made our extended time at home so much brighter, we asked our Prestige family to share their pets and plants with us and tell us how they’ve brought joy – something that’s so important for our health and wellbeing – to their time in lockdown.

Have you ever thought about becoming a Dementia Friend?

Dementia Australia’s Dementia Friends initiative is a program to raise awareness of dementia in our community.

The Australian Government is encouraging Australians looking for a diverse and rewarding job to consider care and support work in a new national campaign: A Life Changing Life. The campaign features real life carer / senior Australian relationships.