Author: amyp

Have your say about Aged Care Quality Standards

29-10-22

The Department of Health and Aged Care is reviewing the Aged Care Quality Standards, and is seeking feedback on a new, strengthened version of the standards, from providers, workers, clinicians […]

People of Helping Hand: Rob

26-10-22

Rob and his wife Carol started as visitors at Ingle Farm and then became part-time volunteers.

Disability Ageing and Lifestyle Expo 2022

21-10-22

Come and meet the Helping Hand team at the #MyLifeChoices Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle Expo 2022. The Expo is on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 October 2022 at the Adelaide […]

People of Helping Hand: Rita

19-10-22

This month Rita celebrates 25 years working at Parafield Gardens. She is part of the fabric of daily life and her commitment to caring is as strong today as it […]

How do I start a conversation about aged care?

18-10-22

How do I start a conversation about aged care?

National Carers Week 2022

17-10-22

National Carers Week, 16-22 October, is an opportunity to raise community awareness among all Australians about the diversity of Australia’s 2.65 million carers and their caring roles.

Allied Health Professions Day 2022

14-10-22

It’s Allied Health Professions Day, celebrating Australia’s 200,000+ allied health professionals, who represent more than a third of the health workforce.

What can I do to support my parents?

13-10-22

What can I do to support my parents?

People of Helping Hand: Lili

12-10-22

Lili is a resident at our home in Lightsivew. While food blogs, cooking shows and gourmet inspired travel are commonplace, Lili was ahead of the curve in sharing her passion for […]

When is the right time to talk to a parent about aged care?

10-10-22

When is the right time to talk to a parent about aged care?

Ageism Awareness Day 2022

07-10-22

Friday 7 October 2022 is Ageism Awareness Day – time to shift attitudes towards older age and older people and end ageism.

People of Helping Hand: Bessie

05-10-22

Bessie volunteers three days a week and has been with Parafield Gardens for four and a half years.

Where do I start with aged care?

01-10-22

Where do I start with aged care?

People of Helping Hand: Cindy

30-09-22

In December 2021, Cindy left the hectic world of advertising to start a new chapter at our residential care home in Golden Grove.

Update to vaccination requirements for visitors

23-09-22

As of 12.01am Friday 23 September 2022, visitors entering an aged care facility are no longer required: To show evidence of current Influenza or COVID 19 vaccinations Undertake a COVID […]

People of Helping Hand: June

22-09-22

June is a resident at our home in Parafield Gardens. June’s face lights up as she describes how much joy and pleasure music brings to her life.

Dementia Action Week 2022

19-09-22

Dementia Action Week 2022 runs from 19 to 25 September.

People of Helping Hand: Heather and Tiffany

15-09-22

Heather and her granddaughter Tiffany are Lightsview’s ‘dynamic duo’ of volunteering. Not only do they volunteer together, they live together as well.

It is R U OK? Day

08-09-22

Thursday September 8 2022 is R U OK? Day, and we acknowledge this day as reminder that every day is the day to ask, ‘R U OK?’ and start a […]

People of Helping Hand: Clarrie

At 91 years of age, Clarrie, who lives at our Parafield Gardens home, cheerfully describes himself as a bit of a ‘local lad’.