Tag: aged care

Wendy and Jim's Story ~Wendy and Jim have been happily married for 62 years.Wendy was Jim’s primary caregiver when Parkinson’s Disease impacted his ability to manage everyday life.They were thrown a curveball last year when Wendy was diagnosed with breast cancer which meant she was no longer able to care for Jim.  She also started suffering with arthritis in her right hand which affected her dexterity.Wendy and Jim’s children recognized the need for assistance and or... Read More

For elderly people requiring assistance with day-to-day living, aged care homes have many advantages over other types of care.We asked some of our residents to tell us the best parts of life in aged care and they came up with a comprehensive list.Security/SafetyOlder people are often vulnerable in their own homes particularly when they are forgetful and may forget to lock a door or close a window. It leaves them open to the possibility of a break-in. Aged care homes have high... Read More

Imagine starting a new role, which includes infection control and finding yourself in the midst of a pandemic - that’s exactly what happened to Meath Care Senior Clinician, Lisa Pham.Lisa graduated from Edith Cowan University in 2014 with a degree in Health Science, Nursing and joined Osborne Park hospital as part of their graduate programme.It was a great learning environment where she worked in various departments including rehabilitation, looking after those recovering from ... Read More

Planning ahead: Enduring Power of Attorney and Enduring Power of Guardianship in Aged Care.If you or a loved one are considering entering residential care, there are several documents which are useful to have in place, prior to admission.Whilst they aren't mandatory, they're highly desirable. They allow you to entrust important decisions to a person of your choice in the event that you're unable to make your own decisions.It’s important to talk to your family members or a t... Read More

So, your parent or loved one is getting to the stage where they are no longer able to care for themselves and living with you isn’t an option.With so many new facilities on offer - how do you know what to look for?Choosing the right facility can be a daunting task at an emotional time for you and your family.To help you to make an informed choice, we’ve come up with a definitive list to ensure your loved one is well cared for and their needs are met;Accreditation – ha... Read More

Community News' Southern Gazette covered the official opening of the Michael Lee Centre in Como, July 10th.  Click on the link below to read the full article.https://www.communitynews.com.au/southern-gazette/news/meath-care-inc-opens-dementia-focused-centre/  Read More

Partnerships Making a Difference to Aged Care in AustraliaWe recently partnered with Cater Care, our in house caterer, to bring our residents, their families and those with an interest in residential care food innovation, a very special Secrets from the Kitchen event.Our organisations are passionate about highlighting the effect of dysphagia on the lifestyles of those living in residential care. Dysphagia is a condition characterised by difficulty in swallowing.  It means living wit... Read More