Home Instead Senior Care (Caboolture & North Lakes)

10/04/2012

In Australia, nearly one in five people has arthritis. Many people think arthritis is a normal part of growing older however, it can affect people from all backgrounds, ages and lifestyles and two out of every three people with the disease are between 15 and 60 years old.

The booklet "Caring for Arthritis" - a practical advice about caring for a person with arthritis, developed in collaboration with people living with arthritis, their carers, and Carers Queensland - explains what arthritis is and how it affects people.

There are over 100 forms of arthritis, affecting nearly every joint in the body (some forms can also involve other parts of the body, such as the eyes and skin).

Click the link below to visit our dedicated Arthritis and Caring page, as well as to view the PDF booklet.

Home Instead Senior Care and Arthritis Queensland have teamed up to develop an important free resource booklet for carers of people with arthritis.

01/02/2012

Home Instead Senior Care kicks off 2012 with our "When Seniors Say No!" initiative, which provides tips and insights when caring for a senior loved one who is not actively seeking (or rejecting) outside help.

Home Instead Senior Care’s research and day to day experience shows there are many people worried about their ageing parents and that they are often trying to care for someone who’d rather not have any help at all.

13/11/2011

Healthy eating is essential for people of all ages and for seniors, a well-balanced diet is a key to feeling their best. In fact, nutritionists consider good nutrition the first line of defence in the fight to stay healthy. Research conducted by the Home Instead Senior Care franchise network supports the important role healthy eating plays in successful ageing.

13/09/2011

You can make a difference by signing up as a dementia champion and by acting now to support people with dementia.

08/09/2011

Blue September is a campaign created to get the message out about cancer in men. It aims to raise awareness among all Australians about cancers affecting men and urges men to take preventative action.

24/08/2011

Did you know that Home Instead Senior Care provides a comprehensive list of useful online resources for families who are caring for seniors? Click the link to access a broad array of additional resources and useful information.

22/08/2011

Are you contemplating moving several generations under one roof? If you're already living the intergenerational life, perhaps your family has encountered a few challenges.

09/06/2011

Home Instead Senior Care helps keep seniors' minds on the move. Research increasingly demonstrates that keeping older adults engaged in 'brain games' can provide many important advantages. Following 13 years’ experience serving thousands of clients around the world, Home Instead Senior Care suggests the following activities as great mind sharpening exercises for seniors.

Follow the link for more information!

01/06/2011

Did you know it is Cyber Security Awareness Week? This is a good time to remind every Internet user (including Facebook users) of the need to be careful about the information you share online and how you secure your personal information. Visit the Stay Smart Online web site for some great online privacy tips!

The internet has increasingly become part of our daily life. It provides a way for us to connect and communicate with the outside world from within our own home.