Foods that lower blood pressure for seniors: What to eat and what to avoid
Looking for foods that lower blood pressure naturally? Look no further than this expert-approved list, plus advice to keep seniors...
Senior care
Therapy for caregivers: How you can benefit and ways to get started
Discover the benefits of therapy for caregivers, learn how to navigate the challenges of juggling multiple roles and find time...
Validation therapy: The empathetic approach to dementia care
Discover the benefits of validation therapy for people with dementia. We break down this empathy-rooted approach for improved care, based...
What are retirement villages? The independent living option for older adults
Retirement villages are different from assisted living homes and nursing homes in a number of ways. Here, we break everything...
Promoting healthy ageing in older people: 5 tips
These are the top healthy ageing tips for helping older people thrive and preventing health complications as they age.
Mistakes at work that could lead to losing your caregiving job
These 8 mistakes at work are frequently made by carers. Here’s how to make sure you avoid them.
Hiring a new senior caregiver? Don’t forget to take care of their taxes.
When a senior friend or family member starts losing the ability to undertake day-to-day tasks, it’s time to consider calling...
Six essential carer benefits to consider negotiating into your contract
While receiving adequate pay is top priority, employment benefits—from paid time off to sick leave to health insurance—are also crucial...
Hiring a caregiver: Should you work with an agency or find your own?
Here are the key considerations when deciding to work with a caregiving agency or to hire help on your own.
How to create a plan of care for your aged care provider
Here’s how to formulate a plan of care.
What to look for to find the right fit with a home care provider
It’s time to meet the care provider. But how do you know if they are really the one? Here are...
What to do if your caregiver isn’t the right fit
If you feel the senior caregiver you hired is not up to the job, here’s how to proceed.
5 common issues with in-home caregivers and how to tactfully address them
Making expectations as clear as possible from day one is key, but when things go off track, you can work...
Companion care for the elderly: How much it costs and how to pay for it
As a person ages, even if they are still physically capable of living independently, they may find themselves needing emotional...
Live-in carers: What they do and how much you can expect to pay
If you’re considering hiring a live-in carer, here are the basics on what you can expect to pay.
Overnight caregivers: What they do and how much you can expect to pay
Here, we discuss the basics of overnight caregiver services and what you can expect to pay for them.
The cost of in-home care and how to pay for it
Here, we share the steps to understanding and choosing how to pay for home care.
What to include on a daily schedule for adult and aged caregivers
You can help familiarise your caregiver with your loved one’s schedule from the very start by providing them with a detailed...
How to check aged caregiver references and what questions to ask
Found the perfect caregiver for your older loved one? Here are the key questions to ask when checking references.
How much does private home care cost?
If you or your ageing loved one needs more help than family can provide, your options for professional care—and their...
Nine tips for aged caregivers to ease communication with families
Don’t let communication with families stress you out as a caregiver. We offer advice for keeping families up to date.
Five activities to do with the elderly that will lift their spirits—and yours
Here are several suggestions for impactful activities that will benefit you and the older adults in your life.
In-home care: What are your options?
There are a number of in-home care options for ageing adults. Here’s a breakdown of each.
Caregiver job description: What to write to attract strong candidates
Before you submit your aged care job posting, make sure that it includes all of these details.
Taxes and payroll for aged care jobs: Everything you need to know
We’ve put together a step-by-step guide so you know exactly what needs to be done, when starting a new job...
How to gather job references when applying for an aged care role
Some types of jobs don’t require references; if it’s a low-risk position, like retail or customer service, a hiring manager...
24 questions every aged care provider should ask at an interview
To make sure a job is the right fit, ask these questions when you’re interviewing for an aged care position.
Questions to ask during an aged care provider interview
Here are all the bases you’ll want to cover when interviewing a candidate for an aged caregiving position.
How to write an excellent aged care provider CV
When all of your experience is clearly set out on your CV, it’s easier for recruiters to see you’re an...
Five expert tips for first-day success as an aged care provider
It’s normal to have first-day-on-the-job jitters. Use these expert tips to help your first day as a senior caregiver go...
Top 11 caregiver duties to know
Caregiver duties are wide-ranging. It can be assumed, however, that many of the following tasks are performed at some point...
Must-knows for acing your next aged care provider job interview
Here’s what you need to know to ace your next aged care interview, whether it’s with an agency or family.
How professional aged care providers can prevent and tackle burnout
Here’s how to spot the signs of burnout in yourself, how to alleviate it and how to prevent it moving...
How to become a home care nurse: training, pay and job prospects
Here’s what you need to know about becoming a home care nurse.
Is a job caring for the elderly right for you?
Here are some pointers on the nature of the aged care sector and work involved.
How to become a home care provider: training, pay and job prospects
If you’re looking for a career that involves working hands-on with patients but you don’t have the time or money...
Aged care support workers: how much should you charge for your services?
Before setting your hourly rate for caregiving, consider these key aspects of the senior care job at hand.
These aged care certifications and courses can improve your career
Ready to start looking for advanced training and certification programs for aged care? Here are a few caregiver courses to...
5 Steps to background checking caregivers
What you need to check before hiring any caregiver.
Common job scams caregivers need to know about and how to protect yourself
If you’re a nanny, babysitter, senior caregiver, pet sitter or house cleaner looking for potential gigs online, here’s how to...