Aged Care
Pets make us healthier and happier – they keep us company and initiate social interactions, motivate us to get out and about, and can even increase our serotonin levels or soothe us. So in what other ways can seniors benefit from pet therapy?
Caring for a loved one can have a strain on any relationship, but it’s especially stressing for partners or spouses. Follow these tips to make sure that your relationship isn’t suffering because of your caregiving responsibilities.
Managing your funding packages is now easier with an Australian-first project between Feros Care and Google. MyFeros self-service portal is now accessible by simple voice-command technology, making it the first of its kind.
Many people who receive letters from My Aged Care aren’t aware what exactly they mean and what actions they require, and a big number of people miss out on their packages because of this. Follow this simple guide to receiving a Home Care Package.
We have partnered with Sprung!! to allow dancers with disabilities and residents of our villages to work together on stage as they explore the joy and power of dancing.
Do you have rising concerns about your parents’ capabilities as they get older? You’re not alone. Old age makes no exceptions, and as your parents have always been there for you, now it’s time to give them a helping hand.
David is a Feros Care customer and is supported by Lisa, a community care worker based in Tasmania. Together they have worked towards helping David rekindle his love for his hobbies – gardening and doing a little woodworking.
Telehealth has become much more than just video conferencing. New monitoring technologies, touch screen devices and better internet speeds are enabling home care customers to get on demand support when they need it most. Feros Care’s My Health Clinic at Home Telehealth Program has supported home care customers, like Dorothy, to access care at home through readily available technologies.
“I want people who may be in the same situation I was in to know there is help out there”
Back strain is a pain, but lying down for long periods is not recommended either, so what should you do to relieve the pain?
Most falls occur at home. The good news is, incredibly, 40% of falls are avoidable! Here’s 10 things you can do to stay steady on your feet!
A recent proposal by the Minister for Aged Care Ken Wyatt, for a ‘seniors gap year’ in the lead up to the traditional retirement age is a bold idea.