Australia’s older generation, who are considered as those aged 65 and over, continues to grow and is projected to more than double by 2057.*

We are living longer, and are beginning to see a major demographic shift that will impact every Australian family in a range of ways. The bottom line is that we’re getting older, greyer, and we need to be able to look after our family members.

Central to being able to do that is the ability to keep people at home for as long as possible.

Continuity, comfort and community brings a wealth of benefits, including less financial stress and the dignity and familiarity that comes with a consistent home environment.

Family members of all ages can play a role, especially the generation who have kids or young adults of their own at home as well as older parents who need help with their care.

As Australia (and indeed, the rest of the world) has seen this demographic shift in our family patterns as we’re living longer and longer, there have been other shifts that align well.

The rapid growth of the contract economy, brought on by apps such as Uber and Airtasker and workplaces moving into shorter-term contracts, has meant there is more choice than ever for families.

Australia now has a raft of medical and health professionals in a range of sectors. such as Physiotherapists, Doctors, specialist nursing care, post-operative nursing care to name a few, who have chosen to work flexible hours and directly with their own client base.

There are also a range of personal assistance professionals who can help with practical things such as meal preparation, cleaning, travel and even yoga and personal training services.

In so many cases, people can enjoy a higher quality of life, and remain at home for longer, with the addition of services like those offered through Roaming Healthcare. The flexibility that comes with choosing local Service Providers is priceless.

* Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare