Home care services provide practical assistance and / or rehabilitation for an older person at home.

When the time comes when you or a loved one needs care at home, the need for support might be urgent. Yet, if you haven’t planned for it, searching for options, choosing the right home care service provider, and waiting for eligibility can be frustrating and stressful.

It’s worthwhile putting a little thought into what you might do.

Gone are the days where a nursing home was your only option to receive assistance when things got tough.

Now, there is more help available for remaining at home as one ages. The government has introduced Home Care Packages (HCP) to help more people access support.

A health professional turned carer

It was just another shift working as a physiotherapist in a Melbourne emergency department. 

Nicole Dunn was invited as a guest speaker on the Keeping Mum Podcast. To listen click here

When we’re leading all-too-busy lives it’s definitely a win if you can fit in the occasional call or visit to family members. Around this time of year, when there are celebrations and events appearing on the calendar, and life seems even busier, are you starting to get worried about your elderly parents?