With Australia and the rest of the world grappling with flattening the COVID-19 curve by physical distancing, the internet has become even more important than it already was before the crisis. Being shut in means people are even more dependent on connectivity to work, buy food and supplies, and yes, to connect with loved ones […]

Hello, seniors and friends! It’s about time once again for the annual New South Wales Seniors Festival and we’re here to keep you up to speed with what’s going to be happening during the Wednesday, 12 February to 23 February 2020 festivities. As the biggest annual event for elderly adults in the state, you can […]

For most of us, growing older means it becomes harder to keep up with the fast pace of changing technology, especially now in the digital age. But that doesn’t mean it’s completely impossible for senior citizens to learn how to become more tech savvy. In this article, we look into all about seniors and technology. […]

As adults, we become used to being independent for most things. However as people grow older, there comes a point when it becomes too difficult to do many day-to-day tasks, including taking care of ourselves. Some seniors will decide to move into retirement or assisted living communities, but many still prefer to stay in their […]

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 […]