From the age of 65, most people will experience episodes of depression. This statistic rises even more when someone goes into care because dependency and disability can cause great emotional suffering in which depression is closely associated. What causes depression in older people? Factors such as psychological, biological, environmental and genetics are likely contributors to […]

Australia’s ageing population was a key factor to the outcomes of last night’s Federal Budget where Treasurer Joe Hockey ‘tightened the belts’ of many Australians in order to alleviate the countries debt and better plan for the future. The budget’s broad recommendations mainly focused on health, the ageing and education sectors which will account for […]

Naturally, when it comes to your loved one needing the support of Aged Care you want them to move into a facility that feels just like home. Balance Aged Care Specialists has worked closely with many Aged Care facilities in the Sydney and South Coast region and knows many that understand the importance of harboring […]

Balance Aged Care Specialists Welcomes Fiona Rumble As Balance Aged Care Specialists continues to provide sound Financial Advice and Aged Care Advice to our clients we are delighted to announce that we are expanding our offices and are looking forward to helping more people plan financially for their future. As part of our expansion we […]

Have you and your family found yourself in the position of needing to seek Aged Care for a loved one? Or maybe your loved one has been receiving care for a little while. Major changes to Aged Care will take effect on 1 July 2014. These changes will affect most people currently in or looking […]

The Quakers Hill Nursing Home that was burnt down in an arson attack two years ago has been re-opened this month. 11 residents were tragically killed in the fire and a further eight were seriously injured by flames and smoke. New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell and federal Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews were […]

The notion of family and a sense of belonging is integrated deep into our humanity. Abraham Maslow describes the feeling of ‘belonging’ to one of our most necessary human needs, influencing our behaviors and the effect we have on society (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs). Our Family is the first community in which we truly […]

Bupa aged care facility Finding the right Aged Care Facility for your loved one can be a stressful time both financially and emotionally. There are many things to consider to ensure you have a suitable plan in place. Aged Care is necessary when a person needs to move on from their own home because of […]