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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.
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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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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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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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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7 Questions Carers Should Ask Home Care Providers
Picking the right at-home care provider for your elderly loved one can be a challenge. What should I ask ?...
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National Carers Week 2022
This year we celebrate National Carers Week 16 – 22 October 2022. It is a week to recognise and celebrate our...
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Aged Care Reform Update
As the effects of the pandemic on our older Australians began to emerge, revelations began to surface of the abuse...
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Mini Pavlova With Berries
Welcome to spring, the season of new beginnings, here are some recipes to brighten up your day! You can’t go...
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Tomato, Avocado & Chickpea Salad
This high-protein vitamin and mineral-packed salad is perfect as an accompaniment to a spring picnic or a main meal while...
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Vegetarian Moussaka
Welcome to an exotic version of the much-loved lasagna, minus the pasta. An urban cosmopolitan showpiece with a sauce that...
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