Dementia Action Week runs from the 16th – 22nd of September challenging our community’s perceptions around people living with dementia. Dementia Australia asks “Dementia Doesn’t Discriminate. Do you?” Southern Cross Care’s Dementia Services Team Manager Rejane Le Grange first-hand experiences with clients and families is that many people feel awkward around a person with dementia, and find it…
What is dementia? Dementia is the term used to describe the symptoms of a number of illnesses that affect the brain. It is not one specific disease. Dementia causes a progressive decline in a person’s functioning and affects a person’s thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Who gets dementia? Dementia can happen to anybody, but it…
Dementia is a chronic disease that impacts over 400,000 people nationally. Over 50% of people living in residential care are living with dementia. Researchers around the world have proven, that one of the most effective ways to live a long healthy life is by exercising regularly. Matt Osman, Exercise Physiologist from the Vario Clinic, Edith Cowan University, …
Do you need home care services now, but you haven’t yet been approved for a Government-funded package? If so, you might want to consider Southern Plus Private Plans. Oliver Warr, Southern Plus Head of Sales said many people don’t realize that if you choose to pay for your services privately then you do not need an ACAT assessment…
As more and more older people choose to continue living in their own home, we recognise that carers play a vital role in our community. This is why we have developed a number of residential respite services and options to ensure that carers are supported in their important role, and can enjoy a well-deserved break when needed. One…
More and more people are choosing to prepare an Advance Care Plan that reflects their health goals, values and beliefs, that could be used to make decisions if due to advanced age, illness or cognitive impairment they are unable to make decisions for themselves. The following information from Advance Care Planning Australia, an organisation that is dedicated to…
The Federal Government has launched a new elder abuse hotline in its fight against elder abuse, ensuring seniors can have access to information and referrals to protect themselves. Elder abuse can include incidents of a physical, psychological, sexual and financial nature. While the Government is also commissioning a national study to work out how widespread elder abuse is,…
The Australian Government has set some new standards that clearly define what good care should look like. All aged care providers including Southern Cross Care and Southern Plus will have to use them from 1 July 2019. The new standards make it easier to check that you are receiving good care and that providers are meeting your individual…
Winter is the time of year when most of us want to stay indoors, but it is important to keep the body and mind sharp by staying active. Learn more about five activities that you and your senior loved one can safely enjoy together throughout the winter season. Exercise is important for your health. The National Institute of Aging recommends that…
