Loneliness
Elderly Isolation and how to keep your loved ones socially engaged.
Combating Elderly Isolation, especially in the current climate, is no doubt challenging, but there are ways you can help to
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Elderly Parents
Impaired Eyesight and Cataracts in the Elderly
Age related visual impairment is a major health issue among the elderly. As we get older, the normal function of
Parkinson Disease
First signs of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological condition. The age of diagnosis is usually around 65 years, and it does not
Pets in Aged Care
Dog Breeds suited to the Elderly
It is widely known that dogs can help to minimise feelings of stress, loneliness and isolation in the elderly, and
Elderly Parents
Haircuts and Styles for Elderly Women
Even as we age, we still want to look our best. Our hair is an important part of how we
Aged Care Services Melbourne
What Is Residential Aged Care?
As you enter retirement and reach your golden years, you may find that you can no longer reside in your
Personal Care
Hairdresser on Site at Homestyle Aged Care
Meet Nicole, our fabulous on-site hairdresser at Homestyle Point Cook Manor! Nicole has twenty nine years’ experience as a hairdresser
Monitoring the Elderly
Signs of Heat Stress in the Elderly
Those over 65 years of age are more susceptible to suffering heat related illnesses during hot weather. What are the
LGBT In Aged Care
LGBTI Pride March
Homestyle Aged Care is proud to be a participant of the Welcome Here Project, which encourages businesses and organisations to
Personal Care
Pneumonia in the Elderly
Pneumonia is a relatively common and sometimes fatal infection of the lungs – it can be viral, bacterial or fungal.
Aged Care Fundraiser
Reaching out to those in need – Bushfire Fundraiser
The Sea Views Manor community, like so many other individuals and groups has been deeply saddened by the shocking bushfires
Aged Care Assistance
Handling family criticism whilst looking after your elderly loved one
Do you ever feel alone and unappreciated taking care of your elderly parent? It may seem like an endless cycle
Elderly Parents
Fun Things to do with Elderly Parents and Loved Ones
When caring for an elderly loved one, it can be difficult to look beyond the everyday and find things that
Aged Care Lifestyle Program
Lifestyle Program at Point Cook
Our Point Cook residents have recently enjoyed taking part in an innovative new Lifestyle Program that incorporates gardening, singing, cooking
Cancer Treatment In Aged Care
Caring for Elders Living with Cancer
Cancer recently overtook cardiovascular disease as the primary cause of death in Australia and is undeniably a disease of age.
Monitoring the Elderly
Why Does Heart Health Matter For The Elderly?
A healthy, pumping heart is essential to life, providing nutrients and oxygen to the body’s cells. The food we eat,
Strokes in the Elderly
What to do when an elderly person has a stroke.
Stroke is one of the most significant health challenges among the elderly in Australia, particularly women. It is a leading
Rehabilitation Services
Exercise for the Mobility Impaired
We all know that the health benefits of exercise are numerous, so what happens to those who have impaired mobility
Summer Activities
Hot August Night
Clarendon Grange residents and their families recently enjoyed an inaugural Hot August Night event. Named for Neil Diamond’s famous song
Nutrition in Aged Care
The importance of good nutrition for the elderly
As we age, the importance of good nutrition is paramount to ensuring optimal health and well-being, particularly given our nutritional
Intergenerational Program
Family Fun Day
Point Cook residents and their families were recently treated to its first Family Fun Day, which came about courtesy of
Dementia In Aged Care
What are the early signs of dementia?
There are various early signs of dementia, however they are subtle and may not be immediately obvious. Early symptoms will
Elderly Parents
Sea Views Manor Intergenerational Program
Sea Views Manor recently conducted an intergenerational activity where prep grade students from Star of the Sea Primary School came
Aged Care Gifts
Father’s Day Gift Ideas for your Elderly Loved One
Choosing a special Father’s Day gift for that important senior in your life can be challenging. Older people often have
Nutrition in Aged Care
When your elderly loved one refuses to eat
Proper nutrition is vital in order to enjoy good health at all stages of life. As we age our metabolism
Elderly Parents
Intergenerational Program
At our Kensington Grange home, we have recently implemented an Intergenerational Program designed to foster connection and positive community engagement between children
Grandparents
The importance of Grandparents
There is no doubt that healthy parent-child relationships are important for a child’s emotional wellbeing, but what about the relationship
Loneliness
Loneliness and Mental Health in Seniors
Found to be as big a risk to one’s health as smoking and obesity, it has been suggested that loneliness
Sponsorships
Homestyle major sponsor for ‘Walk in the Park’
Homestyle Aged Care is proud to be the major sponsor for Walk in the Park Geelong, a fundraising event for
Diabetes Care
Diabetes Care for the Elderly
It is known that around 25% of individuals living in aged care facilities have diabetes. Care of the elderly with
Monitoring the Elderly
Helping the Elderly cope with Arthritis
How do you help your elderly loved ones to cope with the effects of arthritis, especially during the cooler months
Elderly Parents
The benefits of music for the elderly
For some years now, music therapy has been used to treat a number of conditions in people of all ages.
Pets in Aged Care
The benefits of pets for the elderly
It is well known that the benefits of having a pet are considerable. There are a host of studies that
Elderly Parents
How to clean a hoarder’s house
Hoarder’s are defined as people who excessively save items that others may view as worthless. They have difficulty getting rid
Aged Care Fundraiser
Biggest Morning Tea Fundraiser
The ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ fundraiser was held at Sea Views Manor on Thursday May 23rd. Sea Views is renowned for
Aged Care Assistance
Making new friends at an Aged Care Facility
Moving into Aged Care is a big enough adjustment in one’s life, but can you imagine the thought of having
Activities
Superman Visits Sea Views Manor
Superman visited our Sea Views Manor home home last week. Residents’ and our Sea Views team were delighted to host
Aged Care Gifts
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Elderly
If your mum is in Aged Care, you may be struggling to come up with ideas for the perfect gift.
Anzac Day Melbourne / Geelong
Anzac Day Commemoration at our Sea Views Manor Home
Our Seaviews Manor home commemorated the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli, and the valiant service of all men and women in
Aged Care Assistance
How to Move Aged Care Homes
In our last blog here we asked the question “how do you know if you have chosen the wrong Aged
Aged Care Assistance
What if we choose the wrong Aged Care Home?
We can spend so much time choosing what we think is the ‘right’ Aged Care Home for our parent(s). But what
Dementia In Aged Care
Early Signs of Dementia
If you’ve been more than a little concerned about an elderly loved one displaying behaviours that are not normal for
Staff Recognition
30 Years of Service – Belmont Grange
When Anthea Abbott started working at our Belmont Grange Residence 30 years ago, it was known as Belmont Lodge, and
Homestyle Social Media
Three Residents turn One Hundred
Early in 2019, Sea Views Manor scored an amazing trifecta – and not the usual trifecta we all often imagine
Falls in the Elderly
Falls and the Elderly
When you consider that falls are the leading cause of injury in people aged 65 and over, and that one
Elderly Parents
Hearing Capacity as We Age
Our hearing capacity, as we age, can diminish. Typically, both men and women start to lose their hearing between the
Aged Care Lifestyle Program
Beach Trip for Aged Care Residents
On a beautiful January Summer’s Day, eleven residents and the Lifestyle team from our Green Gables Residence took two Maxi
Aged Care Lifestyle Program
Australia Day Celebrations at Belmont Grange
Australia Day was celebrated at our Belmont Grange Home in true Aussie Style! Close to one hundred residents enjoyed a BBQ
Support Services in Aged Care
Support Services available to the elderly in Victoria
There are a number of support services available to the elderly in Victoria, that can assist them and their
Personal Care
Keeping Cool in the hot weather
Hot weather places a great deal of stress on the body and in particular on our elderly. The heat
Staff Events
Christmas Party Celebrations at Belmont Grange
It would be fair to say that the Annual Resident Christmas Party celebrations mid-December at our Belmont Grange home
Aged Care Placement Agencies
Should we use an Aged Care Placement Agency?
If your loved one has been hospitalized as a result of trauma – such as a fall and can no
Dementia In Aged Care
Dementia Skype Research Project
Lifestyle Manager, Alana O’Keefe, thought that there must be a better way for dementia residents to keep in touch with
Excursions
Fishing Excursion for the gentlemen at Kensington Grange
Some of the gentlemen at Kensington Grange used to be avid Fishermen, but mobility became a challenge and they thought
Anzac Day Melbourne / Geelong
Remembrance Day
age care lifestyle program, aged care residence melbourne, commemorating remembrance day, commerating remembrance day, remembrance day Remembrance Day, Sunday 11 November will have special
Food Services Aged Care
Hospitality and Lifestyle Aged Care Awards
When Shirlene Bird received the call that she was a finalist as Chef Manager of the Year at the SoupedUp Hospitality
Pets in Aged Care
Pet Therapy Programs
Pet therapy Programs have been shown to boost health and general well-being in the elderly – not to mention how
Activities
AFL Grand Final Day Celebrations
It could be argued that the lead up to the big AFL Grand Final Day celebrations were just as exciting
Intergenerational Program
Wine and Cheese Family Night
Staff and residents at Amaroo Gardens spoke of their great enjoyment at the first Wine and Cheese Family night held
Aged Care Services Melbourne
The Men’s Barber Shop
Every 4 weeks the men at Clarendon Grange receive an invitation secured to their bathroom mirror. They are invited to
Aged Care Lifestyle Program
Elvis Rock and Roll Night
Staff and residents at Langford Grange were feeling ‘All Shook up” after their recent Elvis Rock and Roll Night. Close
Dementia In Aged Care
Dementia Care in Aged Care
If your loved one needs dementia care in Aged Care because they have been recently diagnosed with dementia, it is certainly
Staff Events
Indian Independence Day celebrated at Point Cook Manor
Independence Day in India is celebrated annually on August 15th. It is a National Holiday that marks India’s Independence from
Staff Events
Christmas in July Celebrated at Point Cook Manor
Staff and residents at Point Cook Manor aged care home in had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas in July. More
Elderly Parents
How can I help my elderly parents?
If you’re asking how can I help my elderly parents – you are not alone. Helping your elderly parents can
Aged Care Assistance
Downsizing into Aged Care
Moving from independent living and downsizing into an Aged Care home in Melbourne will no doubt seem overwhelming and challenging
Aged Care Services Melbourne
Aged Care Residence Melville Grange Fully Accredited
All Aged Care Residences in Australia receiving Government subsidies must comply with and meet quality standards. These standards are called
Aged Care Assistance
Choosing an Aged Care Facility
Making the decision to move a loved one into Aged Care is certainly stressful. What should you look for? Which
Elderly Parents
How do you know when your elderly parents need help?
Its often after a family gathering or occasion when adult children haven’t seen their ageing parents for a while that
Aged Care Lifestyle Program
Banjo the pet dog visiting Aged Care – Homestyle Aged Care
When Banjo arrives at Amaroo Gardens each morning the first thing he does is race to the dining room and
Aged Care Lifestyle Program
Lifestyle Program – Sea Views Manor
At Home Style Aged Care – Sea Views Manor, our residents regularly experience visits from outside organisations in our Lifestyle
Aged Care Services Melbourne
Services & Assistance Available for The Elderly
There are a number of services that can assist the elderly and their families when moving into Aged Care or
Australia Day Celebrations at Point Cook Manor a big hit!
Australia Day Celebrations at Point Cook Manor for staff and residents this year were a big hit! The Staff wore Australia
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