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Australian Carers Guide
We are proud to have like-minded and passionate Australian icons as regular contributors in the Australian Carers Guide. These include Maggie Beer, Ita Buttrose, Jean Kittson, Maree McCabe OA and the Hon Anika Wells just to name a few.
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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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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How to Say No to Your Elderly Parents
For such a little word, “no” can be surprisingly hard to say, especially when you are telling a parent that...
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Your Rights As An Aged Care Consumer
Did you know if you live in government-funded aged care or receive services that you have a charter of legal...
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Jean Kittson’s Survival Guide For Carers
Jean shares the thing she learned about herself as a carer. Jean also reveals the five most important principles to...
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OPAN welcomes Anne Burgess as new council of elders chair
The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) congratulates Anne Burgess AM on her appointment as the new Chair of the Aged...
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Labor to commit $11.3b
It will fund the 15% pay rise for aged care workers. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said this funding is the pay...
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New aged care furniture solves age old problem
The Royal Commission into Aged Care revealed that aged care residents’ independence, dignity, and mobility were not priorities. This is...
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Care Transitions: From Hospital to Home
During your caregiving journey, there may be times when your care recipient needs to change from one type of care...
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We Need to Talk About Mum & Dad – That’s Why We Are Here Now
Our elders should be at the centre of all discussions and decision-making. It may sound obvious but many of us...
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Common Scams That Target The Elderly
Scammers target people of all ages and backgrounds, however, some scams are more likely to target older people. Technology can...
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Fall Prevention Checklist
Download our FREE checklist designed to ensure your elderly loved one is as safe as houses while in their house....
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What to check with the doctor after an elderly person has a fall
After a fall, many people only visit the doctor to see if they acquired any injuries. And while this is...
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