Your Care

Caring for yourself

To further ensure you are able to care for yourself in your own home and function as well as possible, there are a number of topics that are important to research and address in order to maintain a lifestyle that suits your requirements.

The following links provide information on the range of care and self help options available.

Covers information about driving and testing if required, and how physical conditions may affect those conditions and your ability to cope.

Elder abuse and neglect receives less attention than child abuse, however older people are entitled to be treated as individuals with a right to privacy, protection, self-fulfilment, safety, warmth and care.

Australia has sound and well-practised emergency management arrangements and agencies in all states and territories to deal with natural or human caused situations.

Falls can often be an indicator of deteriorating health, so exercising to maintain strength and balance is a core preventative activity for all Australians over 50.

It is important to take the appropriate precautions with food and food preparation.

An important component of having peace of mind at any age, and of specific relevance to Australians who live on their own or are limited in mobility.

An information resource centre that provides an equipment display of hundreds of items that people are able to try and compare. An equipment database of 6000 items, plus information on a range of organisations and services, complements the display.

Used not only for protecting your home but also for personal safety.