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Sleep Your Way to Better Mental Health
Sleep tips for Seniors We all know how important sleep is, but did you know that getting enough rest is...
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Gluten Free Orange Cakes
These gluten free orange cakes use whole oranges, blitzed rind and all. The perfect cupcake for every day or dressed...
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Bonus Payments for Carers
Are you a carer of a person living with a disability or medical condition? If you receive Carer Allowance or...
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Advocating for our Elders
Advocating for Our Elders By Jean Kittson I want to talk about advocacy. In my experience, if we are caring...
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The Aged Care 5 Star Rating System
How it works and how it can help you to choose an aged care home for a loved one ...
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Does Your Loved One Really Need All Those Drugs?
Caring for an elderly loved one comes with many challenges, and one of the most complex issues is managing their...
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Tania’s Story
Not long after their mother died, Tania and her sister Nadia moved into the family home to care for their...
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When Should Seniors Stop Driving?
Unsafe senior driving is a serious issue. When you see warning signs that your parent or spouse is no longer safe...
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Let’s Grow Together
The Power of Partnership: Carer and Cared-For Batman didn’t fly without Robin, nor did Ginger without Fred. Lennon and McCartney...
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First Aid For The Frail
Special considerations and first aid practical tips Caring for frail elderly loved one means being prepared for emergencies. Older adults,...
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Finding the Everyday Courage to Make Brave Choices
The Personal Stories of Three Brave People Many years ago, while I was getting ready for bed, an animal story...
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Changes to eligibility criteria for Carer Payment
From 20 March 2025, significant changes to Carer Payment eligibility criteria will beintroduced. It is anticipated that around 31,000 Carer...
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Better Medication Safety for Older Australians
New Partnership Promises Better Medication Safety for Older Australians and those with complex health conditions For Australia’s army of carers...
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Residential aged care changes and what could they mean for you elderly loved one
Residential aged care changes and what could they mean for you elderly loved one? Understand how the residential aged care...
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14 Ways To Be a Smarter Grocery Shopper
Here are some ideas to help you make better choices: 1) Shop when you aren’t hungry2) Visit at the time...
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