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Carer Payments In Australia – Centrelink Allowances For Carers
Unpaid carers help to relieve pressures in our healthcare system. This means the Government makes financial payments and services available...
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5 signs that your loved one needs assisted living.
When it comes to making the difficult decision to move an elderly loved one into assisted living, many caregivers feel...
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I’m not a carer – or am I?
Identifying as a Carer opens doors to a wide range of practical, emotional and financial support....
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Dealing with Angry & Emotional Elderly Parents
Are you caring for an angry or aggressive elderly loved one? We unpack the causes and suggest some solutions....
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Sexuality And Aging
As we age, having the opportunity to experience intimacy, in whatever form for you, makes every day a great day....
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Double Trouble – Caring for Both Parents
It’s hard enough looking after one ageing parent, but what do you do when both parents need care?...
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Home Care – Assessments Explained
Home Care support is available to help maintain independent living. It all starts with getting an assessment....
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Home Care Assesments Explained RAS vs ACAT
Being a carer for an elderly loved one is challenging enough without being expected to know and remember the many...
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Overcoming Resistance to Assistance
Five strategies to help overcome your loved one’s resistance to care...
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Solutions to Senior Hoarding
Understanding the emotional side of hoarding behaviour helps you work toward effective solutions in a kind and gentle way....
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Self-Managed Home Care Packages Explained
What are the pros and cons of a Self-Managed Home Care Package and how do I get started ?...
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Dementia Support for Families and Carers
As you care for someone with dementia, it is important to focus on your own emotional, mental & physical wellbeing....
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Is Multi-Generational Living for You (And Yours)?
We explore what it means when two adult generations of a family live under the same roof....
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A Lighter Side to Caring
Funny stories can provide valuable lessons in caregiving. Here are a few to give you a laugh & learn from....
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Elder Abuse – Enough Is Enough
The abuse of older people is happening in Australia right now, and there is plenty we can do to prevent...
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Managing Your Emotions Before They Manage You
As a carer it is not uncommon to feel frustrated, angry or guilty. It is important to manage these feelings....
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