Take a look at our exciting list of upcoming 2021 Christmas events that are family friendly and catered for seniors. These include events happening in different locations across Victoria that your loved ones can enjoy with your family, as well as online events that are COVID-safe and can be enjoyed from the comfort of their…
When Cathleen was in hospital recovering from her knee reconstruction surgery, she was told by the doctors that her road to recovery would be long. She would require rehab and post-acute care. However, because she was in the private health care system, medical support arrangements would need to be organised by Cathleen and her family….
“The world needs our mothers.” —Liya Kebede Mother’s Day is a very special time of the year to celebrate all the strong, wonderful women in your life and thank them for being the very best mum – or Grandma! – to you and your family. This may have been particularly special for your family this…
We answer some of the most commonly asked questions & aged care scenarios we hear all the time from our clients. “I wish I had someone like you when I was navigating the aged care system for my mum/dad.” This is a phrase we hear all the time from our friends, family and Well Placed Care followers…
We answer some of the most commonly asked questions & care scenarios we hear all the time from our clients. ‘One person caring for another represents life’s greatest value’ – John Hoeven Caring for another comes in many shapes and forms. For some, this may be taking your loved one’s grocery shopping once a week…
The Holiday Season is upon us at the end of what can only be described as a very eventful and uncertain 2020. This year has tested our ability to stay connected as we locked ourselves away from a pandemic and pushed us to expand our support network to counteract the loneliness that comes with isolation….
“Family is the most important thing in the world.” – Princess Diana At Well Placed Care, finding the right aged care option for your elderly loved one/s is a part of a much larger vision. Supporting, listening and caring about the whole family is at the heart of what we do. From the moment your…
Did you know we can help you can move your elderly loved one/s interstate during COVID-19? Moving interstate during the pandemic is difficult for families to coordinate due to a myriad of added requirements. This includes border control, fitness to fly, isolation and quarantine, coordinating discharge between hospitals and the facilities… the list goes on….
According to the latest information released by the Department of Health, people aged 70 and over – and 65 years or over who have a chronic medical condition – are most at risk of serious illness if they contract COVID-19 (coronavirus). The World Health Organisation has confirmed that there are three main reasons why the ageing population is…
With the arrival of COVID-19, this may have looked a little different compared to your other family gatherings in the past. Perhaps you spoke to Mum over the phone, or sat across from one another on a Zoom call. Maybe you visited her while keeping a safe distance, leaving a colourful bunch of flowers in…
