The terms “home care nursing” and “nursing home care” are so similar-sounding that it wouldn’t be impossible to mistake one for the other. That said, they’re two very distinct but related concepts, and in this article, we’re going to go into what defines each one. First things first: you probably found this article because you […]

In a few days Kalinga Health will be joining the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the rest of the world in observing World Osteoporosis Day, a global event held annually on 20 October that kicks off an awareness campaign on the bone disease. This year, the events will be themed around how the disease affects men, […]

New web app expands the mobile app’s reach to make Kalinga Health’s services more accessible to a wider, desktop or laptop-using audience. SYDNEY, NSW 09 SEPTEMBER 2019 Kalinga Health, creator of the Kalinga app, launched the web version of its innovative home health care app today. The original Kalinga mobile app, available for both iOS […]

Stroke is one of Australia’s leading causes of disability and death, affecting more than 50,000 people a year in this country alone. Yet, according to studies, more than 80% of strokes can be prevented. And this is probably one of the reasons why the Stroke Foundation in Australia holds Stroke Week each year – to […]

In case you didn’t already know, Dementia Action Week is coming up soon. And it is a cause that is close to our hearts at Kalinga Health because it’s a condition that our carers and nurses have to help a number of our patients, the elderly with (although it’s not something all older adults develop). […]

A few years ago, the Australian government rolled out the National Disability Insurance Scheme or the NDIS to help people with permanent and significant disability find support that will allow them to take part in ordinary, everyday activities. But how does one access the NDIS? How does one know if they’re eligible for the government […]

The Kalinga Health team held an information and sign-up day on 23 June 2019, at the Nurse Training Australia (NTA) Campus at Burwood. The event was attended by an audience of enthusiastic nurses and carers who showed interest in joining the growing Kalinga Health family.  Dr. Frenn Aben, Kalinga Health’s founder and CEO, introduced the […]

It’s not easy to admit that your parents, who have always been your rocks and protectors since birth and even into adulthood, are getting on in years and need help in doing everyday things like bathing, eating, or remembering to take medication. If you find that you need some assistance to ensure that your parents […]

It’s April, and once again, time for Falls Prevention month or “April Falls”. And since we at Kalinga work very closely with elderly adults, who are most prone to falls, we’d like to help spread the word about the dangers and implications of falling, as well as invite seniors and health care workers alike to […]

Do you ever feel like your joints are creaking a little too much or that you’re having trouble coordinating your movements? You might chalk it all up to ageing and say that there’s nothing you can do about it since you’re a senior but that’s not necessarily always true. Sometimes, it takes a little bit […]