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6 Ways to Get Your Loved One With Dementia to Take Their Medication
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging, especially when it comes to ensuring they take their medication....
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Keep Warm This Winter With Mood-Boosting Colours
Shorter daylight hours and colder temperatures have been shown to make people feel more sad, literally – (Seasonal Affective Disorder –...
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Carer Payments Explained
You may be eligible for government payments depending on your circumstances as well as those you care for...
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Home Care Package – Tips and Traps
Rachel Lane from Aged Care Gurus talks all things Home Care Package and what you need to know throughout the...
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Warm Gingerbread Pudding With Caramel Sauce for Winter
All in one; Mediterranean style ingredients, protein rich lentils and sharp parmesan cheese making a complete comforting meal in one...
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Maggie Beer’s Potato, Leek, Lemon and Parmesan Soup
All in one; Mediterranean style ingredients, protein rich lentils and sharp parmesan cheese making a complete comforting meal in one...
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We All Want to Feel Needed…
There’s an old joke that goes like this. “Why do men die before women?” Answer: “Because they want to” Hahaha....
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Live the Life You Please
“Beautiful in an extraordinary way.” The brand new film Live the life you please will premiere in cinemas across Australia from May...
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Tips for Navigating Centrelink
A huge percentage of Australians belong to the sandwich generation – taking care of elderly parents or relatives while looking...
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Mental Health Hobbies
Whether it’s tai chi or the trumpet… pursuing a passion has so many benefits for your well-being. It’s not always...
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Creating a Community That Cares for Our Carers
Establishing an integrated community of care is essential if carers are to get the support they need. Here’s how one...
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Dementia: Support and Respite For Carers
Support for families and carers Dementia Australia provides high-quality services and support to meet family and carer needs. We recognise,...
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How To Cope With Compassion Fatigue
The demands placed on a carer can often lead to what experts call “compassion fatigue”. Here’s everything you need to...
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Personal Alarms For Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide
Is it time the elderly person in your care needs a personal alarm? This guide looks at the two main...
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Paws For Thought: Why Pet Therapy Is Good For Seniors
Many older Australian residents are living alone and feel isolated, which can lead to a decrease in quality of life....
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Young Pups move into aged care
Alino Living’s Killarney Court welcomed two 12-week-old King Charles Cavalier puppies to its community earlier this month. The addition of...
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