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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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Blog Library

Advanced Care – BLOG

Advance Care Directives In Australia: How to Get Started (And Plan Ahead)

Last week, we talked about recognising and preventing elder abuse, and one quiet thread ran through all of it: How much it matters for an older person to

Switching providers – BLOG

Busting the Myths About Switching Providers Before the 1 July Price Changes

Get ready for the 1 July price changes providers are making. Understand what this means for you before making decisions.

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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 15 June

Challenge your mind and enjoy fun crossword puzzles each week with CrossAbout! Have fun and keep the brain active with our mix of crosswords.

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Elder Abuse Awareness: How to Recognise It, And Where to Find Help in Australia

This Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we're reminded to do something important, altogether: Open the conversation. Here, we explore what elder...

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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 8 June

Challenge your mind and enjoy fun crossword puzzles each week with CrossAbout! Have fun and keep the brain active with our mix of crosswords.

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Respite Care In Australia: What It Costs, How Long It Lasts, and Who Pays

Understand how respite care can provide essential support for caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while loved ones are cared for.

The Grief of Losing Friends BLOG

The Grief of Losing Friends: A Loss Few People Talk About

Delve into the complexities of grief losing friends, as it emerges in everyday life and unforgettable memories, in CareAbout's latest article.

Home Care After Hospital Discharge BLOG

Home Care After Hospital Discharge: What to Do When You Need Care Fast

Navigate the challenges of home care after a hospital discharge. Discover your options for a smooth transition home in CareAbout's latest...

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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 1 June

Challenge your mind and enjoy fun crossword puzzles each week with CrossAbout! Have fun and keep the brain active with our mix of crosswords.

The Quiet Kind of Lonely BLOG

A Quieter Kind of Lonely: What Genuinely Helps in Later Life

Loneliness is later life is more common than we know. Here, we look at how to build the depth of connection that the quick-fix advice can't..

7 things that can speed up aged care assessment BLOG

My Aged Care Assessment: 7 Key Tips to Speed Things Up

Speeding up your My Aged Care Assessment isn't about gaming the system, it's knowing how to make the urgency, that already exists, visible.

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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 25 May

Challenge your mind and enjoy fun crossword puzzles each week with CrossAbout! Have fun and keep the brain active with our mix of crosswords.