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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/aged-care-assessment-team-acat-assessments
If you need some help at home or are considering moving into an aged care home, you may first need a free assessment by an ACAT. A member of an ACAT will talk to you about your current situation and work out if you are eligible to receive government subsidised aged care services.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/communication-cards
01 Jan 2025... The Communication Cards depict a wide range of daily activities and situations and can be used to prompt discussion, assist with directions, clarify a client’s needs and more. The Communication Cards cover themes such as: Food, Drink, Meals, Religion, Spirituality, Medical, Health Specialists, Personal Care, Sleep, TV, Recreation, Feelings, Pain and Mobility Aids.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/dehydration-health-literacy-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
A translated resource with information about prevention and management of dehydration for residents, families and carers. It includes some signs a person may be dehydrated and also ways to prevent and manage dehydration.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/delirium-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
30 Oct 2021... A translated resource with information about the prevention and management of delirium for residents, families and carers. It includes some signs that a person may have delirium, what may cause it and ways to manage delirium.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/depression-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
30 Oct 2021... A translated resource with information about the signs, causes and management of depression for residents, families and carers.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/manual-wheelchair
01 May 2016... The manual wheelchair resource provides clear, concise instructions on using a manual wheelchair safely.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/my-aged-care
This website provides information explaining what My Aged Care is.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/prevent-falling-in-hospitals
Falls among older people represent a very large public health problem. This booklet has been designed to help prevent falls among hospital patients. It will tell you how, when and why falls occur, and what you, your family members and carers can do to help stop falls from occurring.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/researching-home-care-providers-considerations-and-checklist
01 Jan 2019... This fact sheet provides tips on how to find a provider that suits your needs and how to find out how much the services cost.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-the-new-aged-care-quality-standards-mean-for-you-video
01 Nov 2019... A short video for aged care consumers, their families and representatives explaining the new Aged Care Quality Standards (Quality Standards) that began on 1 July 2019. Watch the video to see what the new Quality Standards mean in practice for you.