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Like Our Own

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 1800 687 696

Address: 1 Hampton St 3188 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.likeourown.com.au

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25.01.2022 One of the pleasures of working with our clients is learning from them. Especially their family recipes! Have you got a favourite family recipe? I would say that I love my in-laws' Russian Salad the best. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected]... or call 1 800 OUR OWN See more

25.01.2022 Hearing loss over the age of 55 is quite common. While age-related hearing loss can be quite gradual, you might notice an elderly family member has their television turned up high or that they have trouble hearing your phone conversations. If someone you love is experiencing issues with their hearing, the first step is to see a GP for an examination. Here are a few tips for communicating better with those you know suffering from hearing loss. Use written notes for important... conversations to avoid misunderstandings that could be dangerous. Avoid having conversations in noisy environments. Make sure you look directly at the person when speaking to them. Install visual smoke detectors that have lights as well noise alarms. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

25.01.2022 Our clients are very multicultural group speaking many different languages in the homes. We endeavour where possible to find a PCA (Personal Care Attendant) who speaks the client's native language as we know the extra level of comfort it brings to our clients. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

25.01.2022 Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds really is the best way to prevent the spread of all germs. As we move into the regular flu season compounded by the rise of coronavirus and the resulting COVID-19, please continue to be vigilant with all disease prevention procedures for the good of not just our elderly loved ones, but all those around us. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us he...re or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN See more

24.01.2022 We will remember them.

24.01.2022 The list of benefits of aqua exercise for older adults is long, but here are just a few of them: Great for socialising. Improves heart health and circulation Gentle on the joints.... Builds muscle tone. Gives a boost to mental health. Available in any weather with indoor centres. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

22.01.2022 Restrictions are easing more and more each month and we know that our clients are enjoying having time to spend with family in their homes again. When you do visit your elderly friends and relatives, please still take good care to wash your hands and minimise as much exposure as possible. In addition to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, it is flu season as well! Enjoy your game nights!... For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

20.01.2022 As restrictions are lifted in our state, our commitment to sanitising surfaces remains as strong as ever to protect our clients from any possible cross contamination with the outside world. Our client's health and safety is our top priority as we continue to provide our much needed in home services. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN... . . . . . #melbourneagedcare #Bayside #baysideagedcare #baysideinhomecare #seniors #homecare #retirement #independentliving #caring #seniorcitizen #community #agedcare #likeourown

20.01.2022 As everyone is, we are concerned with the worldwide spread of the virus, COVID-19. Our company has always taken the proper precautions to prevent the spread of any germs and we will be staying up to date with all recommendations and requirements. Here is a quick article addressing this virus and our vulnerable elderly population. https://mol.im/a/8080867

20.01.2022 Like Our Own is an essential service during these times. We will remain working, serving our clients and adapting to their needs. This means that even if shopping was not part of the original care plan, we can adjust things and go shopping for our clients. This will ensure they do not have the additional stress of searching for toilet paper and other groceries themselves. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

20.01.2022 Today is World Senior Citizens' Day and it is important to us to celebrate our clients. Thank them for sharing their stories, achievements and lifetimes of experiences with us. We are proudly committed to our work for the welfare of older citizens and to help them age safely in the comfort of their own home. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN.... #melbourneagedcare #bayside #baysideagedcare #homecare #seniorcitizen #independentliving #caring #community #likeourown

19.01.2022 It has been one year since our inspiration, our founder's mother-in-law, passed away surrounded by her loving family in her own home at the age of 92. She is deeply missed, but we proudly carry on in her memory. She never missed that crossword puzzle in her morning newspaper. Even in her final days, her carers would do it with her.... For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

18.01.2022 I know that I love jigsaw puzzles and can remember having one out on the card table at home as I was growing up. They really are an activity for all ages. Thinking about getting a gift for your older relative to bring the next time you visit? Consider a jigsaw puzzle as it is something to do together. Here is a little bit of a guide on buying puzzles: ... https://jigsawpuzzlesforadults.com/jigsaw-puzzles-for-seni/ Our carers are happy to sit and work a puzzle with our clients when they visit. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

18.01.2022 There is an even greater need now for our elderly friends and family members to stay mentally and emotionally engaged. Boredom and loneliness can develop quite easily in times of social distancing and quarantine. Here is an excellent article with 50 activities for our older adults in isolation. https://www.goldencarers.com/50-activities-for-the-elder// ... For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

17.01.2022 We are aware of the website being down for the moment and are working with the hosting provider to fix the problem and to bring it back online as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us here or on the phone at 1 800 OUR OWN.

17.01.2022 While the weather is turning cooler, the sun is still coming out and fresh air in the garden is a wonderful remedy for long days spent inside. To stay safe in these uncertain times, the best advice surrounding the prevention of coming in contact with the coronavirus is to remain on your property and keep a good distance from other people. You can still be with your plants though!!!! ... For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

16.01.2022 Autumn is coming and with that brings cooler temperatures. It is a great time to ensure that your elderly relatives are prepared to stay warm in their homes as the older members of our communities feel the chill easier than the rest of us. Here are a few easy things you can do. Make sure your elderly relative dresses in layers even when they are just staying at home. Bring around some extra blankets to have on the couch, their bed and other favourite spots to rest.... Ensure they are eating and staying hydrated. Plus, there is nothing like a nice cuppa to warm someone up. Close off unused rooms and check that there are no gaps in the windows and doors to the outside. Drafts are a certain way to waste electricity and bring in the cold. Finally, check the thermostat. Make sure it is not set too low. You might feel comfortable at a temperature the elderly would find quite chilly. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN #baysideagedcare #baysideinhomecare

14.01.2022 "Focus on the uniqueness of each person and ensure they are respected, valued and heard." While this article is about carers in a residential facility, it is a beautiful reminder to reconnect with the industry on a personal level. And it resonates with us because we believe in this type of care. Our carers get to know our clients and from that personal approach so that the care is tailored to their wants as well as needs. For more information on how we can help you or someone... you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN See more

14.01.2022 While the weather is up and down here in Melbourne, we are bound to experience more extreme heat before summer is over. Anyone can suffer during the high temperature days, but our elderly community members tend to feel these days the worst. Remember to check in on your older neighbours on these super hot days. Here is a good article that covers the reasons why seniors feel the heat more intensely as well as some suggestion on how they can stay cool. https://dailycaring.co...m/10-tips-to-keep-seniors-cool-in-ho/ Our carers will make sure that our clients are safe and comfortable in their homes on these hot summer days. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN ...

13.01.2022 Keeping the home clean is always important, but even more so when trying to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. You don't need to deep clean your house every day, but here are a few things that should be disinfected daily: Door handles Drawer pulls... Sink taps Bench tops and other hard surfaces like the dining table Light switches Stair hand rails Handles on walking frames and other mobility devices Keep in mind that devices like phones, tablets and computers would also be something to clean daily as they get touched a lot, but need special electronic wipes. If you do not have access to those, you may combine 1/2 cup distilled water and 1/2 cup of vinegar into a resealable container and dampen a cloth with the mixture to lightly and carefully wipe down your screens. Do NOT saturate these device and use a microfibre cloth or clean hand towel to dry immediately. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

13.01.2022 Growing old doesn't mean you have to stop having fun! For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

12.01.2022 While we are an in-home aged care service provider, many times our job means taking our clients out to regular medical appointments to ensure they stay healthy enough to remain at home. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

11.01.2022 For those who qualify or need to take their elderly parents shopping. https://hellocaremail.com.au/woolworths-launches-elderly-s/

11.01.2022 We need to know staffing numbers in aged care homes to ensure our elderly citizens are safe and cared for. That is just simple, really. And when you are fortunate to be able to age in your own home, you know who is coming to care for you. Here is an article from the ABC on why the Government blocked a law forcing nursing homes to reveal staff and food budgets. https://www.abc.net.au//federal-government-blocke/11943380... . . . . . For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN #melbourneagedcare #Bayside #baysideagedcare #baysideinhomecare #seniors #homecare #retirement #independentliving #caring #seniorcitizen #community #agedcare #likeourown

11.01.2022 Taking clients out to do their food shopping is a very important part of our jobs. Having the exact brand of bread or being able to select produce in person is something many take for granted. If our clients are unable to make the trip to the store we ensure their requests are met by making a detailed list with them and then following that list. We take pride in the attention to details. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

10.01.2022 We know the statistics on growing older and loneliness which is why our motto is Ageing With Purpose. We don't just want to help our clients stay comfortable in their own homes, but to keep them happy and continuing to participate in the activities that bring them joy. It might be a trip to their favourite cafe or a walk along the shore. We get to know our clients and find out what they have always loved to do and aim to keep them safely doing those things. A good article hig...hlighting the detrimental effects of loneliness on our older population. https://www.nia.nih.gov//social-isolation-loneliness-older For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

10.01.2022 We know our clients are missing time spent with family. It is so important to keep the physical distance to protect our most vulnerable community members and to flatten the curve, but that does not mean that we have to be socially distant. Pick up the phone and call your elderly friends and family. If they are online already, make sure you video call. We can help our clients to set up digital devices so that they can make and receive these important calls themselves. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

09.01.2022 Did you know that we are happy to help you through every step of the My Aged Care process? If you have questions about the system from getting approved for a Home Care Package to booking in-home care services, just give us a call on 1800 OUR OWN. If you prefer, we can answer questions by email as well. Just drop us a line at [email protected] anytime.

08.01.2022 During these unprecedented times, we want to assure our community that the health and safety of our clients remains our top priority. All of our carers are taking the necessary precautions to remain healthy themselves and are as diligent as ever with protocol like hand washing and cleaning of homes. As a company, we are keeping informed with the ever changing government recommendations. If you want to visit with your elderly friends and family members, remember that a phone c...all first is a great idea at this time. As the elderly seem to be the hardest hit by the symptoms of COVID-19, it is best to completely stay away if you or a close family member has been showing any signs of a cold or flu. A phone call is a safe way to keep your elderly community members socially connected, but safe from germs. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

08.01.2022 Being surrounded by their memories is just another reason our clients want to remain in their own homes as they age and we do everything we can to safely make that happen for them. Our carers enjoy hearing the stories of all these different lives. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

07.01.2022 Sometimes ageing in your own home requires modifications to the house and furniture to keep everyone safe. Simple swaps like hospital beds or additions like handrails in the bathroom makes it easier on the client as well as those who live with them. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

07.01.2022 Isn't that the truth? Helping our clients stay enthusiastic about living by facilitating their interests and social life is a main goal of ours at Like Our Own. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected]... or call 1 800 OUR OWN #melbourneagedcare #Bayside #baysideagedcare #baysideinhomecare

05.01.2022 Some beauty and creativity in this time of COVID-19. https://thenewdaily.com.au///13/nursing-home-album-covers/

04.01.2022 One of the main inspirations for our business is our founder's mother-in-law who would have celebrated her 93rd birthday today. She passed away last year and is greatly missed. ... ... For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

03.01.2022 We have been arranging in-home COVID-19 testing for our clients for a while, but the government has now made it easier for everyone who can't physically get out to a testing site. While we will continue to facilitate in-home testing for any of our clients who need it, there is more information on website for The Department of Health and Human Services. Here is the link: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/call-to-test-covid-19... For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN #melbourneagedcare #Bayside #baysideagedcare #baysideinhomecare #seniors #homecare #retirement #independentliving #caring #seniorcitizen #community #agedcare #likeourown

01.01.2022 Our carers have been wearing masks as an added layer of protection for our clients throughout this pandemic. We are committed to providing the best care in the safest way possible as our work is an essential service which will continue during these uncertain times. If you are having trouble sourcing masks which are mandatory in the greater Melbourne area as of Thursday or of you need any assistance navigating the lock down rules, please don't hesitate to ask us for help. For more information on how we can help you or someone you know with in-home aged care, please DM us here or email [email protected] or call 1 800 OUR OWN

01.01.2022 The best part of our jobs is spending time with clients. Our take on in-home aged care is not only providing quality services, but about truly being there for our clients and we enjoy it all. DM or email for more in formation.... [email protected] See more

01.01.2022 Do you want to work with a small tight team? Do you enjoy caring and supporting older people to age in their home? Do you want to build relationships with your clients and treat them Like Our Own? Do you want to grow your career with a growing client and staff friendly aged care provider? We're looking for PCAs with at least a Cert III in Individual Support or Aged Care. These are permanent part-time positions, days and hours are flexible to fit in with your life and other commitments. We service southern metro Melbourne - Cities of Casey, Bayside, Kingston, Frankston & Mornington Peninsula.