If there is one thing in life that binds us all, it is this: ageing. It is a true common denominator. And we all hope to age well, with dignity, respect, comfort and choice. Thanks to advancements in medicine, nutrition and exercise, science and technology, we are now living much longer than ever before, and […]
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Treating the whole person, not just the hole in the person
Wounds can impact on the wellbeing and independence of people living in their own homes, and if not treated correctly, or monitored appropriately, they can result in complications that may lead to hospitalisation, residential care… or worse. With a growing ageing population a professional and holistic approach to wound care is required with the increase […]
The language of ageism. Is it okay to tell someone they look good for their age?
We all know our population is ageing. People are growing older than ever before, but our own attitudes and opinions aren’t able to keep up. So when we say someone looks good or is sprightly or sharp “for their age”, what are we really saying about their age? Consumerism urges us to fight ageing as […]
Your Voice Counts
As a Not-For-Profit organisation, McLean Care is continually looking for the most efficient and effective ways to deliver quality aged care and disability services for rural communities. McLean Care is wanting to hear from its community on how they should continue to improve their aged care and disability services for the community. The Community Forums […]
A Special Memorial Service
In September we held a very special Memorial Service at Killean in Inverell. This commemorative service was held for family members, friends and staff, giving all the opportunity to express the love and respect felt toward loved ones lost this year. Emotions and feelings were shared with everyone present at the service, hopefully helping a […]
Asian shredded salad
Ingredients 1/2 wombok (Chinese cabbage), finely shredded 2 carrots, peeled, cut into long thin strips (see tip) 100g snow peas, thinly sliced lengthways 3 radishes, thinly sliced 2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled into ribbons 100g pkt Chang’s Crunchy or Fried Noodles 3 green shallots, trimmed, thinly sliced diagonally Black sesame seeds, to serve (optional) MAYO DRESSING […]
Issue #23 – November/December
Issue #23 – November/December – Download
Learn more about McLean Care® at your community forum
McLean Care® invites the Guyra community to join us next Tuesday the 30th of October(2018) for a community forum at the Kolora Residential Facility. The community forum will be an excellent opportunity for members of the Guyra and surrounding communities to learn more about McLean Care® as an organisation and answer any questions you may […]
Aged care crisis if Australians fail to plan
Failing to plan for future aged care has been revealed as a common trend among older people prompting concerns of a future care crisis. Australians are failing to make any plans to ensure they receive their preferred future aged care and many older Australians are not very confident that they, or the Government, will be […]
Domestic Assistance for Seniors to stay safe at home
A NEW era in aged care has begun and it gives our senior Australians greater flexibility around the help they can get while remaining in their own home. McLean Care has been successful in obtaining additional funding to assist older people (65 years and older or 50 years and older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait […]