aged care

Common mental health issues in aged care & why it’s important to stay connected

If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s the value of maintaining social connection. But for our ageing citizens, this isn’t new information. In fact, the elderly are some of the most susceptible to the negative impacts of social isolation. A number of mental health issues in aged care stem from a lack of social engagement.

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Providing care packages to the Hunter community during COVID-19

Amidst the recent devastation that has come with COVID-19, we are bringing local businesses together to provide care packages to those in need within the Hunter community. Each package is valued at $60-70 and includes a selection of basic essentials. Items such as toilet paper, cleaning products and canned goods are included. Our Managing Director,

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Reflecting on ‘Neglect’ In Australia’s Aged Care

At the end of October 2019 the Royal Commission released the Aged Care Quality and Safety’s Interim Report titled ‘Neglect’. As the title would suggest, the report revealed dreadful facts about the current Aged Care system in Australia. At Newcastle and Hunter Community Health, we pride ourselves on providing a service that caters to the needs

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Tips on talking to your ageing parents about their care preferences

For adult children, watching your parents age can be difficult at times. While it seems easier to tiptoe around the fact that they are getting older, it’s important that you take the time to understand their care preferences before they face any major health or ageing issues. Unfortunately, many families don’t have the conversation with

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