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Welcome to the CareAbout blog, your trusted guide to aged care and home care services in Australia.

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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What a new government means for your Aged Care

Australia, we have a new Prime Minister and a new Labor Government. But what does a new government mean for your Aged Care? Is it a good thing, or does it

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Retirement tips for seniors

You may look to your retirement with excitement, nervousness or apathy. Whatever you are feeling, here are 12 tips to help you prepare for retirement and

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CareAbout partner, Household Capital: tips from their Retirement Specialist

Aligned by a customer-first approach, CareAbout and Household Capital’s mission is to keep people living safely in their own homes. With the goal of

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Exercise away; it could keep dementia at bay!

We all know that keeping active is good for our overall health - it can keep our heart happy, our mind clear and our muscles and joints strong. But, did

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How to pay for support while you wait for government subsidies

Most Australians prefer to remain in their own homes as they age but this can be tricky if you’re unable to access the support and care you need

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Reminiscence therapy for people living with dementia

Dementia is on the rise in Australia and around the world. There are an estimated 472,000 Australians living with dementia and 1.6 million people

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5 signs your loved one needs a personal alarm

Have you found yourself wondering if a loved one – maybe your parent or partner – needs a personal alarm? The thought itself may trigger a range of

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Channel 9 – Today Extra and CareAbout

It’s a challenging time for so many Australians right now but particularly for older Australians. Today, our founder Kyra-Bae Snell participated in Today Extra on Channel 9 and explained how CareAbout can help older Australians find quality Home Care Providers in these trying times.

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Dementia: a poem

If I get dementia, I want my friends & family to embrace my reality. If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult I am.

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CareAbout turns 2, helping over 40,000 people!

CareAbout's second birthday was a time for reflection and celebration of the thousands of people helped through our advice and services.

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Dementia Awareness Week – time to get serious

As part of Dementia Awareness Week it’s important to highlight the different needs of people living with dementia and how they might be prioritised in receiving government subsidies.