A Broken Heart on Valentine’s Day: Supporting a Parent After the Loss of Their Partner
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A Broken Heart on Valentine’s Day: Supporting a Parent After the Loss of Their Partner

ByAdmin Well Placed Care

Explore coping strategies and practical care options for supporting a parent through the loss of a partner, especially during emotionally charged times like Valentine’s Day. This blog guides you through recognising signs of grief, understanding aged care choices in Australia, and balancing emotional support with practical necessities. Discover how Well Placed Care can provide personalised assistance to navigate this delicate journey.

You Realised It at Christmas
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You Realised It at Christmas

ByAdmin

You realised it at Christmas. You saw Mum and you saw vulnerability for the first time. Perhaps her frailty has been there for a while — but her indomitable spirit — well, okay, her stubborn nature that everything was alright and she was FINE — eased your concerns over the past year. And you’ve been…

Your Mother’s Day Gift: Creating a Holistic & Tailored Care Plan for Mum
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Your Mother’s Day Gift: Creating a Holistic & Tailored Care Plan for Mum

ByAdmin

“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…

Do You Fit into These Care Scenarios? — PART 3
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Do You Fit into These Care Scenarios? — PART 3

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We answer some of the most commonly asked questions & aged care scenarios we hear all the time from our clients. “Caregiving will never be one-size-fits-all.” – Nancy L. Kriseman We understand that caregiving will look different from person-to-person, family-to-family. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to aged care, which is why at Well Placed Care…

Do You Fit into These Care Scenarios? — Part 2
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Do You Fit into These Care Scenarios? — Part 2

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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…

Do You Fit into These Care Scenarios?
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Do You Fit into These Care Scenarios?

ByAdmin

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…

Five Christmas Events & Groups for Seniors & their Families in Victoria
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Five Christmas Events & Groups for Seniors & their Families in Victoria

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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….

Seven Preventative Actions You Can Take to Protect Your Elderly Loved One’s Physical & Mental Wellbeing During COVID-19
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Seven Preventative Actions You Can Take to Protect Your Elderly Loved One’s Physical & Mental Wellbeing During COVID-19

ByAdmin

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…