Aged Care
You’ll find all our latest updates, client and staff stories, industry news, helpful tips and videos about Aged Care here below.
Caring for a loved one is often a personally rewarding experience but can also become emotionally and physically draining. Respite care for caregivers provides temporary relief for primary carers who support and care for someone with additional needs. Respite is ideal for taking a break and looking after your own well-being. It also ensures that your loved one continues to receive quality care. Respite care can provide valuable support to your family or loved one in several ways:
Jenny suffered a serious health setback resulting in a three-month hospital stay. On returning to her Sunshine Coast home, her health and physical abilities had been greatly affected, severely impacting her mobility and quality of life. Today, Jenny’s plight has completely turned around. She has resumed her hobbies, feels connected to her community, and is back among friends.
Meet Sanae. Sanae has been a loyal carer with Prestige Inhome Care for over 10 years. For her commitment and dedication to clients, she has continuously received positive feedback and been nominated for Star Awards on more than one occasion.
Sanae gives us an insight into her work and what interests her.
We are so privileged to have many wonderful carers who have had a long relationship with Prestige Inhome Care and our clients. Meet Anna, who recently clocked up an extraordinary 15 years with Prestige. Anna loves her work and after almost 30 years as a carer, her work has been a big part of her life and who she is.
We were pleased to learn of the decision made by the Fair Work Commission on 21 February 2023, to increase the aged care sector award rate for nurses and carers.
The 2023-2024 Federal Government Budget was handed down in May and included some major announcements for the care sector. Here, we highlight some significant outcomes that will impact the aged care support sector and what that will mean for you.
If you or a loved one is looking for cancer palliative care at home, Prestige Inhome Care can support you or a loved one living with cancer. Our tailored palliative care services give you more options and greater choice, in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Prestige Inhome Care recently sent special birthday messages to our extraordinary client Marie who turned 100.
It was a pleasure to learn more about Marie’s extraordinary life and her favourite memories. Marie spoke with Relationship Manager, Alex.
Every Prestige Inhome Care carer who visits Jozeph is struck by his generous spirit and happy nature. Like many Prestige clients, Jozeph has led an extraordinary life and entertains his care team recounting some of the significant events in his life.
For most Australians, the festive season is about happy gatherings and high spirits, but it can actually be one of the loneliest times of year for many, particularly the older generation.
The summer holiday period is a time to look forward to and enjoy to the fullest. Yet, it can also cause some anxiety if you are unsure about your care support or that of your loved one, especially if travel is involved. Prestige Inhome Care is the perfect solution. Read on about the many ways Prestige can give you peace of mind, wherever you are over the holidays.
For 10 years Stephanie was primary carer for her father-in-law. She was one of over 2.6 million carers in Australia providing essential care and support for a family member or friend. Stephanie worked full time to ensure Clarry could live comfortably at home with his family and remain as content as possible as he aged through his nineties and the inevitable deterioration in his health.
Looking back now, she is grateful to be able to draw on memories of him in his final years smiling, active and relaxed and knows that she played a major role in ensuring his life was as comfortable as possible.