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I've had to face the fact that we need to put my grandma into a nursing home. It's quite tricky, as in my culture we mainly look after old people in the family home, but it's become too hard to manage as her dementia has gotten worse, and it's quite unsafe to have her sharing a space with everyone. I felt guilty at first, but once we actually found a place in a nice nursing home with nurses to take care of her all day long, I realised it was the best decision for everyone. This blog is all about finding nursing home places for dementia patients.

Looking after my grandma

Bridging the Temporary Gap Between Home and Aged Care

29 November 2017
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As people get older, the necessity of residential aged care becomes more and more likely. Maybe there's been a diagnosis of dementia or some other serious condition, or perhaps the person in question is simply becoming frail and starting to find life difficult. Whatever has triggered the decision for someone to move into an aged care community, it's a positive one that can really help them live life a fulfilling life without the worry that comes with being alone. Read More

Downsizing Doldrums: 3 Tips To Make A Terrific Transition To A Retirement Village

23 August 2017
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When it is time to move out of the family home into something smaller, it is only natural to get depressed. After all, you have spent years living in the family home, and it holds wonderful memories. However, once you move and settle into your new unit at the retirement village, you will start making new happy memories. To break the downsizing task into mentally and physically acceptable chunks, use these three pointers. Read More