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How to care for your mental health while social distancing

April13

As we socially distance ourselves during the Corona virus pandemic, it’s normal to feel sad, anxious or lonely. Perhaps you miss spending time with your grand kids and your family. Or maybe your regular outings and activities have been cancelled, and it’s affecting your mood. Whatever your situation, now is a good time to care for your mental health. Here are 13 really simple things you can take each day to give yourself a boost – all without leaving the house. Look after yourself Although it’s tempting to stay in your pyjamas all day, getting dressed each morning, brushing your…

Home Caring Central Coast: helping people make the most of their package

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March31

When Cruz Calero-Mena moved with his family from Sydney to the Central Coast, he had no plans to put his feet up and cruise into retirement. Instead, the father-of-three had a plan and a vision. Having worked in the caring industry for over 20 years, he was committed to helping people on the Central Coast – in particular, seniors and those living with a disability – get access to the best home care available. “Home caring is my passion,” says Cruz. “I wanted to work in the community because I felt that clients weren’t always getting the care that they…

Dementia Caring named one of AFR ‘Fast Starters’ for 2020

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March23

Dementia Caring Australia (part of Home Caring Group) is delighted to be ranked 11th in the Australian Financial Review Top 100 ‘Fast Starters’ list for 2020. The AFR Fast Starters is a list of the Top 100 start-ups in Australia ranked by absolute revenue figures. We are proud to be included amongst other organisational successes on the list: an accomplishment that confirms our ‘person first’ approach to home care is fast gaining popularity in communities around the country. The key to our success: client-centred values Home Caring Group’s service model plays a key role in the company’s rapid growth over…

How to help prevent falls at home

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March18

Preventing falls as we get older is so important. If you can reduce your risk factors, you are likely to be able to remain independent for longer (and as a bonus, you are also less likely to get injured!). If you are a senior or you care for someone who is elderly, here are some facts about falls you should know – plus some helpful tips to help you prevent falls at home. Why is fall prevention important as you age? Although anyone at any age can have a fall, the risks of falling increase as we get older and…

Understanding The Role of a Support Coordinator

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March14

If you’re considering a career in care, or a change of role within this highly rewarding industry, you may already have considered a Support Coordinator. Likewise, if you or someone you love already receives care you may have heard many people refer to the role or even spoken to a NDIS Support Coordinator yourself. But this role is multifaceted and lots of institutions have a slightly different perception of what a Support Coordinator is, what their duties and responsibilities are and what a typical working day may look like for them. Here we’ll take a closer look into this multifaceted…

Meet Jessica: one of our amazing support workers

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March05

Ever wondered what exactly a support worker does in a typical day? Meet Jessica: a Campbelltown Home Caring support worker whose bubbly personality and love for caring brings joy to all the clients lucky enough to receive her services! Here’s a snapshot of Jessica’s typical day, her favourite client moments and why she loves providing home care. What does a typical day look like for you as a Home Caring support worker? As a support worker, I’m the one who visits clients in their home – morning, afternoon and night. I’m there to help them with whatever they need, whether…