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Dealing with the stresses of Aged Care is hard enough. So to try and assist YOURLifeChoices has put together  a handy resources page which details everything you will everything you will ever need to make one of the hardest jobs in the world that little bit easier.

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

Posted 15 Nov 2010 12:31am

Assessment Teams (Aged Care Assessment Service(ACAS) in Victoria) can help people obtain a range of Commonwealth funded services so they can continue living in their own home, or enter a residential aged care facility, such as those previously known as a nursing home or hostel. They can help you ...

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Home Care Equipment

Posted 24 Oct 2010 12:00am

Includes scooters, beds, chairs, recliners, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom aids and daily living aids. Independent Living Centres have extensive information on a wide range of products and equipment. You can access state based websites form this national one. Go there ACT ...

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Emergency mobile communication

Posted 23 Jun 2010 12:00am

Q. Judy I was wondering if there is a product that can be worn by a pensioner in & out of home for emergency calling. My father is 85 and lives alone and there are no relatives living in a close proximity. All family live ...

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Top five weight-loss tips

Top five weight-loss tips

Winter is a great excuse to hide those few extra kilos under more layers of clothing but carrying extra weight is not good for your health.

Shed the extra kilos

Milestone health checks

Milestone health checks

Your doctor won’t always tell you when it’s time to start getting tested, so it’s important that you know what you need to do and when.

Get informed

Ten early signs of dementia

Ten early signs of dementia

How do you know if memory loss and confusion are just signs of getting older or are the first indicators that something more sinister is wrong?

Knowing the warning signs

Homemade remedies

Homemade remedies

YOURLifeChoices has quick and easy remedies which can be rustled up from the contents of your pantry so you can give the pharmacy a miss.

Gentle on your body and wallet

Demystifying prostate cancer

Demystifying prostate cancer

One in every 11 men will develop prostate cancer by the age of 70. Catching prostate cancer early is the best way to ensure it is ‘curable’.

What if it’s you?