Aged Care

If your loved one is in need of support, or is already receiving care but their needs have changed, it can be challenging to approach that conversation with them. You may find your ageing parent doesn’t want to acknowledge that they actually need any assistance or are worried that they will lose their independence.

Prestige is proud to announce that our new office in Northern Sydney was officially opened on Wednesday, 2 June.

The launch event was attended by many Prestige team members and clients’ family members. We also welcomed distinguished guests Ms Jilly Gibson, mayor of North Sydney and Ms Felicity Wilson, Member of Parliament for North Shore who did the honours at our ribbon cutting ceremony.

The government’s $17.7 billion response to the final report of the Aged Care Royal Commission was revealed last week in the federal budget.

Are you wondering how the government’s plan will help your or your loved ones to access quality care? We’ve summarised the answers to the top 5 questions our community is asking.

Have you considered a career in aged care?

Thanks to Australia’s ageing population and the government investing significant funding in the aged care sector, there is now a greater demand than ever for qualified care workers.

The federal government has committed to spending $452 million as part of a major five-year plan to reform Australia’s aged care system.

This is the immediate response and experts are suggesting the price tag could be upwards of $20 billion if all of the Royal Commission’s recommendations are implemented.

At Prestige, we know there's no place like home. In this short video Prestige staff members share what they love about their homes and why it's important to them.

We recently interviewed Prestige Case Manager, Christina. She explains how meaningful companionship can enrich the lives of both the carer and client.

Recent research suggests that having strong social interactions improve your wellbeing and health, and promotes longevity.

Caring for your loved one can require big decisions to be made at an emotionally charged time. 

In this short video, Nick McDonald (CEO and founder of Prestige Inhome Care) and his sister, Thea McCroary (General Manager, Sales & Marketing) share their story about caring for their mum at home.

Are you starting to make plans for your loved one’s care over the holiday period? Or, perhaps you need a little support yourself at this time of year.

Our care teams are available to provide temporary or ongoing in-home care services, from 1 hour through to 24-hour care. Here are just a few of the ways that our carers can help you and your family during the festive season.

Choosing the right type of care for your loved one is one of life’s biggest decisions. It can be stressful, complicated, physically demanding and loaded with emotion.

We all want to do the right thing by our parents and make sure they face their later years with comfort, love and dignity.

Here at Prestige Inhome Care, we support the work of Dementia Australia and our clients and their families, by raising awareness of the needs of the people living with dementia. To provide effective care for someone with dementia, it is important to focus on maintaining their dignity. These tips from Dementia Australia can also help you to learn how to support someone with dementia.