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Explore expert advice, helpful tips, and the latest industry updates to support you in finding quality care for yourself or your loved ones.

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Maximising your Home Care Package Tips and Tricks – CareAbout

Maximising Your Home Care Package: Tips and Tricks

Discover our Tips and Tricks on maximising your Home Care Package: Learn to effectively manage funds, understand fees, and choose the right provider.

Aged Care Reforms In Australia What You Need To Know – CareAbout

Aged Care Reforms In Australia: What You Need To Know

Discover the latest Aged Care reforms in Australia, including a $17.7 billion government investment and key Royal Commission findings, to enhance care quality and safety for the elderly.

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Commonwealth Home Support Programme vs Support at Home

Compare CHSP and Home Care Package programs — eligibility, funding levels, weekly hours and how to choose between them. CareAbout guidance, 13 13 00.

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When your loved one needs help but won’t accept it

How you can help your loved one accept help so they can remain safely in their own home, rather than deteriorating to the point where an Aged Care Home is the only option.

Staying healthy while waiting for a Home Care Package – CareAbout

Staying Healthy While Waiting For A Home Care Package

Essential tips for seniors on staying healthy during the wait for a home care package, focusing on physical activity, nutrition, mental health, and safety.

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Top products to help you as you age

As you get older, day to day tasks can start to become a little more difficult. Things like putting your shoes and socks on, or opening jars of food,

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Top 5 tips for staying safe this summer

The dangers of heat-related illness are very real, particularly for older adults. Learn simple tips to stay safe this summer.

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Gift ideas for over 65’s

Finding the right gift for the over 65's in your life can be a challenge. You want to find something thoughtful and personal but you probably don't want

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A Son’s Search: Finding the Right Care for Mum at 85

Simplify your Home Care journey with our expert guidance. We'll help you find the ideal Home Care Packages provider for your needs.

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“We Didn’t Understand, CareAbout Explained Everything Informatively.”

Chris was overwhelmed and had "no understanding on what the process was," until he found CareAbout. CareAbout "explained everything in the...

Top 5 gifts for caregivers – CareAbout

Top 5 gifts for caregivers

Finding the right gift for someone who has given care and support can be really hard! Whether you are looking for a gift for your carer, or for a family

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For 56 Years Peta Looked After Everyone Else, Now It Was Her Turn

For 56 years, Peta dedicated herself as a nurse. She looked after everyone around her. But now, it was CareAbout's turn to take care of her...