As we strive to build a more inclusive and compassionate society, it is essential to shed light on topics such as habilitation and dementia. By promoting understanding and implementing effective strategies, we can enhance the well-being and quality of life for those affected by this condition.

At Honey Bee Homes, we offer a premium, small home-style aged care alternative, focused on high-quality, personalised care in a real home environment. Unlike traditional residential aged care facilities that rely heavily on government subsidies, our private model provides a different level of care, independence, and dignity.

Being physically active helps you maintain healthy bones and stay on your feet. It can be difficult to come to terms with your body changing with age, but remember that exercise is not only for the young. Research shows we can substantially reduce our risk of a fall by doing moderate exercise for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week and by incorporating balance and leg strength exercises in our daily routine.

There are many reasons why people lose confidence as they age. Retirement can lead to feelings of loss-of-purpose. Deteriorating health can affect our faith in our physical and cognitive capabilities. Losing friends and family as they move on or move away, can cause deep loneliness and a sense of feeling less supported. All of these can have a detrimental effect on our social and emotional confidence. 

In Okinawa, they say that anybody who grows old healthfully needs an ikigai.  Gardening can give you that something to get up for every day.

Loneliness is a sign that we need to form more meaningful connections with others, and as we age, it’s not uncommon for relationships to decline due to the loss of loved ones to advancing age or illness. A recent investigation into loneliness, The Australian loneliness Report, reveals that 1 in 4 Australians feel lonely three or more days a week, and nearly 55 per cent of the population feel that they lack companionship sometimes.