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Advanced Care Planning – Why is it important?

Talking about your care in the future if you’re not able to make your own decisions isn’t an easy conversation to have, but it’s an important one, and it’s an essential one if you want your family and friends to be able to carry out your care in the way you want.

Thinking of a career change after 50? The benefits of being a home care worker

Are you over 50 and looking for work which is more rewarding? Home care in the community can be very rewarding work. You’re helping people live more fulfilling lives in the comfort of their own home as they get older

Home care supports Freda’s choices to live comfortably and safely at home

Freda lives in a retirement village and uses her Level 2 Home Care Package to help her stay home safely and comfortably. She is committed to making her home care package work for her so that she can maintain the lifestyle she wants.

5 chair-based exercises you can do at home

We’ve compiled five simple exercises that you can do at home while sitting in a chair, to gently build strength, flexibility and balance needed for simple everyday tasks. Use your home care support plan.

My mum’s about to start her home care package. How do I help her transition comfortably?

If one of your parents has just been approved and assigned a home care package, the better prepared they are, the more easily they’ll transition to enjoying their new lifestyle

Why gardening boosts your mental and emotional health and how to use home care to create a veggie patch!

Our home care clients use their home care packages to keep their gardens alive and plentiful. Whether you want an ornamental garden or one that produces fruit and veggies, we can help with our home care services

How our Victor Harbor social programs improve the lives of our local residents

The St Louis home care team organise weekly social programs for local residents in Victor Harbor, creating opportunities for people to develop friendships and develop a wider social network.

Questions to ask to make sure your Home Care Package delivers to your needs

The majority of Australians have made it clear they want to stay home as they get older with some additional help. We began delivering home care packages in the late 1990’s and since then have had many happy clients living comfortably at home receiving the care they need.

Are you getting the best out of your home care package?

Below we share how both St Louis and our clients evaluate home care packages to ensure they continue to deliver on their commitments.

6 tips for older Australians to stay cool and well over Adelaide’s summers

Extreme heat can be hazardous to elderly Australians. In preparation for the intensity of our summers and as part of our home care support, we spend time with our clients discussing their individual needs.

Preparing your home for Fire Danger Season in Adelaide, Adelaide Hills and Victor Harbor

As an older Australian, and especially if you are living on your own, we can help you plan ahead to prepare your home and make sure you’re ready should you need to take action during a bushfire

5 tips to get your garden ready for summer – your home care package can help

Here are 5 tips to get your garden ready before Adelaide’s hot summer days begin. And they are just around the corner. You can use your home care package to help you keep your garden looking beautiful throughout summer.

5 steps to avoid frailty – physically, mentally and emotionally

Growing older does not mean you will inevitably become frail. In fact detecting frailty before it becomes a problem has become a focus of the Australian ...

Put a spring in your step with these 5 Spring wellness tips for seniors!

Winter is over and it’s time to get out of the house and do some spring cleaning, not just for your home but for your mind and body too. Here are some tips for seniors to get that spring in your step this Spring!

Thinking about becoming an Aged Care Worker? Why it’s a smart idea!

People are living longer and with this trend, the need for flexible aged care options will be in demand. A career as an aged care worker is almost future-proof. Let’s look at some of the statistics.

Feeling a little overwhelmed with the care of a loved one? St Louis will help you organise respite care

If you need some extra support, there is trusted help that you can reach out to with St Louis’ respite care program in Adelaide. It will give you some time out, whether it’s for one night or longer.

9 Principles of Positive Ageing

The nine principles of positive ageing that we have set out below are daily habits among the oldest populations in the world who are living healthy lives well past 100.

Life Transitions: When your elderly parent dies and you feel like an orphan – how do you cope?

Living a long and healthy life - using your home care package to get fitter

Even better, you can use your home care package to start a walking program. Whether it’s one of our carers to take you on walks, or to help find a local walking group, your home care package is there to use for your healthy benefit!

Start your home care package application today as you may need to wait up to 18 months

We recently asked Nyree Thompson, the Home Care Coordinator at St Louis Victor Harbor, about her experience with clients who have to wait for their home care package to be assigned. This wait can be up to 18 months, after the home care package has been approved.

Caregiver guilt and how to stop it from growing

Caregiver guilt when you are caring for a loved one is not uncommon. Especially if they have aliments that you feel powerless to fix.

Loved the Arts when you were younger? Don’t stop now!

At St Louis, we celebrate living in Adelaide and the great things this city has to offer to its residents. In our blog last month, we go into more detail about why Adelaide is in the top ten most liveable cities in the world

How Pets Improve Health and Wellbeing in the Elderly

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Health and Wellbeing: Concerned about Memory Loss?

Memory loss can happen simply because we have too much going on in our lives or we are more stressed than usual. Memory loss can also be a sign of normal ageing depending on the severity, but there is a significant difference between memory loss due to ageing and memory loss due to dementia.

7 Activities to Enjoy with Your Elderly Relatives this Christmas

For many people, the Christmas and New Year festive season means elderly family members coming to stay or spending more time with them over the holiday period. Here are a few ideas about things to do over the Christmas holidays with elderly loved ones to help you create more special memories.

Need Some Overnight Care At Home? St Louis Can Help - Q&A with Kim Redin

Kim is a Registered Nurse and Home Care Coordinator at St Louis Aged Care and briefly talks about St Louis’ overnight care services.

Are Your Parents Needing More Support at Home?

Have you noticed recently that you are spending more time caring for your parents than you are simply enjoying their company? They may need some extra support at home.

COTA Strength for Life – Classes at St Louis Aged Care

Aida is an approved COTA Strength for Life Fitness Instructor and runs sessions at St Louis twice a week. She talks about why exercise is important as we age.

Living at Home with Dementia - A Q&A With Daryl Carson, Home Care Coordinator at St Louis

In this Q&A, we interviewed Daryl Carson, who has been in aged care for 15 years and is a Home Care Coordinator with St Louis.

Does your spouse or partner need more help at home? Consider a home care package.

It is most definitely an act of love to care for someone close to you when they are in need, but some additional help at home with a home care package will help you better care for your loved one, looking after your own needs as well so that you don’t run out of steam.

Learn how to register for St Louis Home Care services