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Wellspan Webinar Series

At Home Care Assistance, we believe in empowering people to be proactive and informed when it comes to their health. Our Home Care Assistance Wellspan Webinar Series brings experts from a diverse spectrum of health and wellness fields to our clients and the wider community in an engaging and informative format. The webinars are offered free to the public as part of our broader education initiative, through which we actively provide information and resources around topics related to ageing, wellness and quality of life.
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  • Senior Care in the Age of a Pandemic
    Featuring Dr. Milana Boukhman Trounce
    With information surrounding this pandemic changing by the hour, it’s challenging to stay updated on the most recent best practices for keeping seniors safe at home or in communities. Join Home Care Assistance and Seniorly for a webinar featuring Dr. Milana Boukhman Trounce, Physician, Biosecurity
    Expert, and Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University to get these important questions answered.
  • Coping Through the Holidays
    Led by Rick Lauber, Former Co-careworker and Author
    This webinar will cover tips, strategies and coping mechanisms for care workers to utilise during the holiday season.

    Rick Lauber is a former co-careworker for his ageing parents who were diagnosed with Parkinson’s, Leukemia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
    As a care worker, he was able to navigate through the challenges that caregivers endure and experience while providing care. During his journey, he used his writing as a coping mechanism and decided to share his experiences with others by becoming an author. He has written two books: Care Worker’s Guide for Canadians and The Successful Care Worker’s Guide.
  • A Care Workers Crosswalk to Navigate the Journey of Dementia
    Led by Claire Webster, Certified Alzheimer Care Consultant and Certified Professional Consultant on Ageing (CPCA)
    Claire Webster shares a passion for guiding and supporting those providing care to their loved
    ones affected by forms of dementia. In collaboration with McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine, Claire works to develop and facilitate dementia education workshops for family care workers, health care professionals and medical students.
  • The Importance of Self-Care
    Led by Julia Abbott, Certified Yoga Instructor and Mindfulness Practitioner
    This webinar will cover various forms of self-care and strategies to connect the mind and body for optimal wellness. Julia Abbott shares a passion for teaching different styles of yoga and self-care exercises.
  • Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory
    Led by Andrew Budson, MD
    The “Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory” webinar covered how individuals can distinguish changes in memory due to Alzheimer’s versus normal ageing, what medications, vitamins, diets, and exercise regimes can help, and the best habits,
    strategies, and memory aids to use, in seven simple steps. Andrew Budson is the Chief of Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology at VA Boston Healthcare System, Professor of Neurology at Boston University, and Lecturer in Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Andrew Budson cares deeply about educating others and actively participates in Alzheimer’s and dementia-related research studies to continually expand his expertise and knowledge-base. He has published over 100 papers, reviews, and book chapters and is a reviewer for more than 40 journals. Budson has co-authored or edited five books, including Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What to Do About It. His current research uses the techniques of experimental psychology and cognitive neuroscience to understand memory in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
  • A Will is Not Enough: Everything You Need to Know About Estate Planning
    Led by Attorney Mark Gilfix
    The “A Will is Not Enough: Everything You Need to Know About Estate Planning” webinar covered critical estate planning tools that every individual must use to plan for the future. He discussed
    the importance of each document and how it works, state and federal estate taxes, long-term care issues and solutions and next steps to prepare for your future and protect your loved ones.

    Mark Gilfix is an Attorney at Gilfix & La Poll Associates and co-author of Facing the Reality of Long Term Care. Gilfix cares deeply about generosity and community building in addition to connecting with people and helping them plan for a vibrant future. He currently practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Special Needs Planning. A Palo Alto native, he graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Management Science and Engineering. He later attended Loyola Law School’s evening program, working full time while obtaining a law degree.
  • Proven Ways to Care for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s and Dementia and Yourself
    Led by Kae Hammond, Founder and President of the Dementia Help Center
    Author of Pathways: A Guidebook for Dementia & Alzheimer’s Family Care Workers and host of “The Kae
    Hammond Show: Care for The Family Carer”, the hour-long webinar and Q&A covered proven and engaging ways to care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, as well as methods to protect your own health in the process.

    Kae Hammond is a certified National Alzheimer’s Association Facilitator, and since 2010, has led a weekly family carer support group, pro bono. Kae has also served as a California state & national legislative ambassador.
You deserve the best fit.
Make sure you choose the right home care provider for you.
Use our Home Care Company Checklist to help you perform due diligence and select the right care plan for your loved one. Not all home care companies are alike, so make sure you fully vet the agencies to ensure they provide the level of care needed to help your loved one safely age in place.

Educational Book Series

Home Care Assistance is the only senior care company with an award-winning book series designed to educate families and senior care professionals on topics related to healthy ageing in an informative, fun and accessible way. Copies of the books are available for purchase on Amazon.com and below you can read a comprehensive snapshot of the topics the series covers.
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  • Happy to 102
    Featuring Dr. Milana Boukhman Trounce
    Happy to 102 (Available on Amazon.com.au) is the first book in our senior wellness series and focuses on healthy longevity, which we define as remaining healthy, active, sharp and happy throughout an extensive lifespan.
    We are living longer than ever. Centenarians are the fastest growing segment of our population. Before we know it, 102 just may become the new 75. As lifespan increases, we also want to see health-span increase. Happy to 102 lays out all those factors-diet, exercise, sociability, mental challenge, sense of purpose-that make the difference not only in how long we live but in how well we live. Based on groundbreaking scientific research of the longest living people on Earth, Happy to 102 spells out precisely what it takes to delay or escape Alzheimer’s and other chronic diseases, slow down the process of ageing and enjoy better health in our senior years. With an emphasis on ageing in place with in-home care, Happy to 102 unlocks the secrets to longevity and inspires us to live happier, healthier lives at any age.
  • The Brain Boost: A Practical Guide to Brain Health
    The Brain Boost: A Practical Guide to Brain Health (Available on Amazon.com.au) is the seventh book in our senior wellness series. Is it possible to rewire the brain to enhance cognitive health as we age?
    The Brain Boost: A Practical Guide to Brain Health draws on cutting-edge research from the fields of cognitive science, neuropsychology and medicine to show that anyone can boost his or her brain performance through lifestyle changes. Full of fascinating studies—from explorations of the hippocampi of London taxi drivers to the role of the emotional tone of music in enhancing cognitive function in those with Alzheimer’s—The Brain Boost is a highly engaging window into the world of neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to reorganise itself throughout an individual’s lifespan to compensate for injury and disease. The Brain Boost offers practical, everyday tips to support brain health and longevity with a healthy diet, regular physical exercise, socialisation and challenging cognitive stimulation. Combating the idea that cognitive decline is an inevitable part of ageing, this book is a must read for adults of any age eager to harness the power of neuroplasticity to enhance their mental acuity and wellbeing.
  • The Senior Sleep Solution
    The Senior Sleep Solution (Available on Amazon.com.au) is the sixth book in our senior wellness series and focuses on the common causes for sleep disturbance and provides methods to obtaining more restful nights. As we age, our sleep patterns change. Older adults
    tend to have more difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep than their younger selves. Quality sleep, however, is essential to our physical health and mental well-being at any age. The Senior Sleep Solution explores the common cases of chronic sleep disturbance and provides practical guidance for seniors and care workers alike on improving sleep quality and reducing sleep disruption. The strategies presented in The Senior Sleep Solution are based on well-researched and easily applied methods and include specific steps for seniors with dementia and various sleep disorders. Armed with the knowledge, families can be proactive about achieving the ever important good night’s rest.
  • Mind Over Gray Matter
    Mind Over Gray Matter: A New Approach to Dementia Care (Available on Amazon.com.au) is the fifth book in our award-winning senior wellness series. Dementia affects us all. Nearly half of individuals aged 85 and over are afflicted with the disease. As lifespans
    increase, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia have become the most significant global health challenge of the 21st century. Mind Over Gray Matter represents a new approach to dementia care that offers practical guidance on caring for an individual with dementia as well as evidence-based techniques to improve quality of life and slow the progression of the disease. Armed with this knowledge, families can provide the support and resources their loved ones need to live safely and comfortably at home.
  • The Five Senses
    The Five Senses (Available on Amazon.com.au) is the fourth book in our award-winning senior wellness series and provides information, insights and practical advice to help older adults cope with these changes in sensory awareness. Our senses – sight, smell,
    taste, touch and hearing – are our primary mechanisms for interacting with the world around us. As we age, our senses will gradually decline and these sensory deficits can fundamentally change how we interact with our environment. Managing this decline is a crucial component of happy and healthy ageing. The Five Senses provides a detailed overview of the changes we experience in our senses as we age and offers practical guidance on managing this evolution for improved quality of life. Armed with this knowledge, older adults can maintain independence and live comfortably in their own homes as they age.
  • The Handbook of Live-in Care
    The Handbook of Live-in Care (Available on Amazon.com.au) is the second book in our senior wellness series and offers practical, how-to advice on caring for an ageing parent or loved one. Age may be “just a number” for many people, but it also brings
    very real daily challenges for a number of older adults. Retaining independence and living in their own homes is integral to the majority of older adults’ sense of well-being. However, frailty, illness and forgetfulness can make living at home difficult. The Handbook of Live-In Care gives care workers – usually an adult son or daughter – practical, how to advice on caring for an elderly loved one. From understanding the psychology of home-bound adults to tips for assisting with everyday needs, The Handbook of Live-In Care offers the first definitive guide to maximising the quality of life for an older adult.
  • From Hospital to Home Care
    From Hospital to Home Care (Available on Amazon.com.au) is the third book in our senior wellness series and offers practical advice on how to help make the transition from hospital to home smooth for your loved one. The post-hospitalisation experience
    is a source of tremendous anxiety for patients and their families who are faced with coordinating home care after a hospital discharge. From Hospital to Home Care provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and resources associated with each step in the transition from hospital to home, explaining the discharge process from an inpatient hospital stay, common issues associated with specific medical conditions, the unique needs of a recently hospitalised patients, and the importance of home care in patient outcomes and quality of life. From Hospital to Home Care arms families with the knowledge necessary to navigate the discharge process and arrange quality care for those patients who wish to remain in their homes.
Our Approach
We Help Seniors Live Well Where They Prefer: At Home
At Home Care Assistance, we provide customised care to older adults so they can live happier, healthier lives at home. We champion the needs of seniors with a positive, empowering approach to ageing that celebrates independence, dignity, and quality of life. Our care workers receive exceptional training, support, and resources to deliver an unmatched care experience.

eLearning Series for Family Carers

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  • Dementia Care Guide: Strategies for Providing Compassionate, Effective Dementia Care

    This e-book provides answers to common questions related to dementia care and gives you the tools you need to meet any situation head-on.

    Dementia Care Guide

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  • The Complete Guide to Preventing Carer Burnout and Finding Your Self-Care Routine

    Do you find that all of your time, energy, and resources going towards supporting a loved one? This eBook gives you the tools you need to minimise daily stressors through minor lifestyle changes and mindset shifts.

    Caregiver Burnout

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Download the HCA Life Enrichment Guide
In a world where social distancing and shelter-in-place orders are the new norm, now, more than ever, it’s imperative that we do whatever we can to reduce isolation among the seniors we serve…and that we care about deeply.

Helpful Links & FAQs

Listed below are links to many helpful organizations and resources for seniors, their families and care workers. These listings are for informational purposes only and do not represent an endorsement by Home Care Assistance. If you would like more information about our different care offerings, see our Care Services page.
ACCC

Australians over the age of 65 make up more than sixteen percent of our population. We provide a wide range of information and services to help older Australians understand and use their consumer rights.

Active Seniors Health Centre

If you are over 55, have issues with your health or want to improve your strength, flexibility and balance then we can help you. Active Seniors is a global leader in seniors health, focusing on exercise, nutrition, attitude and a healthy lifestyle. They design individualised health and exercise programs which can be done at one of centres with supervision or online via email and video.

Alzheimer’s Australia

As the world’s leading voluntary health organisation dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research, the Alzheimer’s Association strives to improve quality of life for those facing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. We fund critical research; provide education and resources; raise awareness; and advocate in partnership with government, private and nonprofit organizations for a solution to the global Alzheimer’s epidemic.

Alzheimers WA

Alzheimer’s WA advocates, educates, supports and engages the 41,630 Western Australians living with all types of dementia. Established in 1982, Alzheimer’s WA provides direct care, support, education and information to assist people living with dementia as well as their families and carers.

The Australian Family Physician Publication

Interesting article that aims to provide an overview of ways in which clinicians can work with older patients to optimise their health and wellbeing during the later years of life.

The Australian Medical Association

This article looks at what successful ageing can mean in Australia

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. Explore the risk factors for older Australians to experiencing mental health concerns.

Cancer Australia

Government website that provides links to the many organisations supporting and advocating for Australians living with Cancer.

Cancer Council

Australia’s’ peak independent body and the only charity in Australia to work across every area of every cancer, from research to prevention and support. We help people from the point of diagnosis through to treatment and survivorship.

Dementia Australia

Dementia Australia represents the 459,000 Australians living with dementia and the almost 1.6 million Australians involved in their care. If you or a loved one has dementia and you need information, counselling, support, or to connect with others in your situation, then this website can help.

Department of Health

This website is a great reference for all things health and ageing, including fact sheets on an array of current health topics for ageing Australians

Elderlaw Legal Services

A Sydney based law firm that aims to inform and assist those of us in the Australian community who are elders or whose parents, close relatives, friends, siblings or neighbours are elders and who have an elder law problem.

Heart Foundation

Whether you are interested in heart health, recovering from a cardiac event, living or caring for someone with a heart condition, this website is packed with information and resources to support you.

The Mental Health Foundation of Australia

Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) is the oldest Mental Health Association in Australia. Founded in 1930 the MHFA works to deepen understanding of the importance of mental wellbeing via community education, promotion of good mental health and the means to obtain it. The Foundation’s work has been fundamental to changing community attitudes and raising awareness of the importance of good mental health.

Myagedcare

Government website designed to provide information and resources on all things aged care, whether you are a family carer, or looking into care options for yourself or a loved one.

NDIA / NDIS

National Disability insurance agency / scheme is designed to provide all people with disability with information and connections to services in their communities. Find out more about eligibility and services on their website.

Seniors Cards in your state

Get great deals and offers especially designed for Seniors by joining Seniors Card

Seniors Card NSW

Seniors Card Vic

Seniors Card Qld

Seniors Card SA

Seniors Card WA

Villages.com.au

A retirement directory for all Australians featuring information on retirement living, home care and aged care.

Frequently Asked Questions

The following are some of the most frequently asked questions by families in search of senior care for their ageing parent, grandparent or loved one. If you do not see your question listed below, please do not hesitate to contact us directly where a Care Manager will be more than happy to assist you.
What kind of care services do you offer?

Home Care Assistance offers home care on a daily and hourly basis. For more information visit our Care Services page.

In what areas of care do Home Care Assistance Care Workers specialise?

Our Care Workers are experienced and trained in the full array of specialised care requirements that commonly affect older adults. These include:

  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Dementia
  • Cancer
  • Rehabilitation
  • Orthopaedics
  • Stroke and other Neurological conditions
  • Palliative care
Why is Home Care Assistance good for older Australians?

Our experienced Care Workers provide safety, support and companionship.  They are highly skilled and specially trained in emotional support, nutritional guidance, fall prevention, brain-sharpening activities and even light physical activity. We go to great lengths to match the perfect Care Worker with the individual based on personality, life experience and commonalities.

What is Home Care?

Home care provides older Australians with one-on-one assistance from a trained carer in the comfort of his or her own home. With assistance from a Care Worker, seniors are able to live at home independently and maintain their quality of life. The personal attention they receive vastly improves their safety, health and happiness.

What is the difference between 24-hour care and hourly care?

With our 24-hour care service, Care Workers come in shifts and stay with the client around-the-clock, ready to assist with all activities of daily living and ensuring safety all hours of the day. 24/7 care provides service for those people who require close supervision at all times.

Hourly Care is exactly that care by the hour. From a
simple companion visit to transport to your GP or even meal assistance we can help with all areas of your daily activities.

What does it mean when you say “lifestyle” care?

By remaining at home, older family members are able to maintain the lifestyle they have been accustomed to despite needing some extra support. Staying at home with their own possessions and familiar surroundings, they are able to visit the same shops, restaurants, neighbours, parks and other familiar places that are known and loved.

Why is Home Care Assistance good for families?

Home Care Assistance brings peace of mind to families because your loved one is cared for by the best, most reliable Care Workers. On call to serve you 24/7, we eliminate the effort and worry of finding, screening, paying for and managing a Care Worker, therefore reducing stress for the whole family. Having an in-home Care Worker allows family members to enjoy quality time with their loved ones, instead of focusing on stressful day to day needs.

Do you have any brochures or videos to read/watch so that I can learn more about in-home care?

Yes, we have many resources on how in-home care can support a number of situations, including acute or chronic conditions. You will also find information about our programs, such as our Balanced Care Method, Cognitive Therapeutics Method and more.

How can I get more information?

If you would like more information contact your local office for a free in-home consultation or to speak to a professional Client Care Manager.

You can also download one of our Care Guides below to read more about our services. Should you prefer to be sent a printed copy, please contact our office.

I have questions – is there a real person I can speak with?

Absolutely. Members of the Home Care Assistance care team are available to speak with you at any time. Please contact our local office.

What is respite care and how can it help family Carers?

Often, a family member or friend cares for an ageing loved one, but performing this role can add stress and pressure on the family relationships. Respite Care is temporary or hourly care designed to give family Carers a much needed break so they can take care of other priorities in their life and prevent burnout.

Home Care Assistance Care Workers provide excellent help at home. Can they assist in locations besides seniors’ home residence?

Yes. We can visit people anywhere they need care. During hospital stays, our hospital care team can provide around-the-clock companionship and monitoring for safety.

Many residents of Aged Care facilities also hire Home Care Assistance Care Workers to provide the personal one- to-one attention they deserve.

What happens if the assigned Care Worker is sick and can’t work?

If your Care Worker becomes ill or is unable to keep the scheduled visit, our staffing team will work to find you a qualified substitute care worker for that time.

Do you have a service contract I have to sign?

There’s no service contract with Home Care Assistance. That means you can use our services for as little or as long as you need and with 100% satisfaction.

How does Home Care Assistance screen and hire Care Workers?

Home Care Assistance interviews 25 Care Workers for every one Care Worker that we hire. We start by requiring a minimum of two years of verifiable experience with excellent references.

Next, we conduct thorough background checks including local and national criminal records, driving record checks and verify eligibility for employment.

Home Care Assistance Care Workers are covered by workers’ compensation insurance.

How do you supervise Care Workers?

You don’t just hire a Care Worker. You work with a full Care Team to ensure the highest standards of care are met. Before beginning home care services, the Care Team creates a schedule and a plan that covers all aspects of appropriate care, and the Care Worker is fully briefed on the plan. A Client Care Manager will also make regular Quality Assurance visits to ensure the quality of care is exceptional and make changes as needed.

What’s unique about the service provided by Home Care Assistance?

Our rigorous Care Worker selection process includes an exclusive psychologist-generated test that measures honesty and conscientiousness. We also have a PhD-developed Home Care Assistance program that is used to train Care Workers with proven techniques and skills for improving and prolonging seniors’ quality of life.

Our emphasis on providing long-term care from consistent, expertly matched Care Workers ensures quality in care and maintains familiarity and emotional stability.

Home Care Assistance specialises in 24 hour care, with Care Workers providing assistance, monitoring and companionship around-the-clock.

Our proprietary Balanced Care Method™ is a holistic approach to care based on the scientifically studied lifestyles of the longest living individuals in the world. Our Cognitive Therapeutics Method™ engages clients in fun and effective activities designed to promote long-term brain health.

What makes Home Care Assistance Care Workers such great Care Workers?

We start by attracting and hiring the best, most experienced Care Workers in the area. We screen them with the most comprehensive tests in the industry. But we don’t leave it at that. Home Care Assistance has developed exclusive training programs to provide nutrition and longevity-promoting techniques. We even have a monthly newsletter that keeps all of our Care Workers up-to-date on the latest insights in the home care industry.

Are You Hiring?

Are You Hiring?
Yes, our team is growing and we are hiring both general staff and Care Worker positions. To learn more about open staff positions, click here and to apply to become a Care Worker, click here.

Where can I learn more about being a Care Worker?

Becoming a professional care worker is a meaningful and fulfilling job. To learn more about becoming a valued member of our team, click here.

Are You Ready to Get Started?

Home Care Assistance Central Coast can help you or a loved one today.
Contact us now for your complimentary in-home assessment.

Let us help you

Home Care Assistance Central Coast can help. Call Our Local Team today for your complimentary in-home assessment.

Call Your Central Coast NSW Team

Contact the team at Home Care Assistance Central Coast anytime
(02) 4314 7111 or by email at info@homecareassistancecentralcoast.com

Jeremy is a really good man, he has fantastic family values and cares for everyone. I would definitely recommend Health Care Assistance to help you and your family
This is the best home care company in Australia !
Home Care Assistance run by Jeremy and Samantha, a lovely couple with a caring attitude and a family themselves. After bringing my Mum to Sydney and needing expert help immediately I found HCA online... and liked their story. As soon as they walked in our door, we knew we were safe. I liked the fact that there was direct contact with the owners and nothing was too much trouble. The carers selected for Mum were perfect for her and very capable. Unfortunately Mum has had to move to a nursing home now but I would happily recommend this wonderful business to anyone with aged care needs.read more
As We are the Family With kid experienced to stay by this agent, I can not recommend this company enough. They genuinely care for their clients, whenever I asked for help a person I contact with... always try her best to help that I most thankful for her.read more
Very happy with this Company looking after my Home Care Package. Very friendly staff and always available to arrange things. Also the home care and help in garden is excellent and I couldn't do... without them.read more
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