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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.
Caring for you
Helpful Hacks to Help You Look After Your Mental Health While Caring For Others Caring for others whether as a...
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A Blessed Life
When Marion’s husband Fred was diagnosed with dementia, she gave up full time employment and her role changed completely. “Due...
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Celebrate Grandparents’ Day on Sunday 27 October
Grandparents Day’ is an opportunity for Australians to say thank-you to grandparents for their care and support and for sharing...
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Staying Cool in Summer:
A practical guide on staying cool in summer for seniors and carers As we hit the hottest time of the...
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A Senior’s Guide to Listening to Podcasts
Podcasts are a wonderful way to stay informed, entertained, and connected to the world. They’re perfect to throw on while...
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Real Carers Real Stories – Josephine
Until recently, Josephine cared full-time for her 79-year-old husband Marcello, who has significant cognitive decline. Josephine provided ongoing care and...
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Travelling with dementia
Travel is a great joy, and everyone loves a holiday. If you have dementia, or you’re planning to travel with...
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How Memory Boxes Can Improve Well-Being
For elderly Australians with limited mobility, Memory Boxes offer a powerful, simple way to enhance wellbeing. These boxes contain personal...
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4 ways to reduce loneliness in seniors with Alzheimers or dementia
Loneliness and isolation can worsen dementia symptoms and suppress the immune system. To combat this, here are four meaningful ways to...
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Regular COVID boosters are still important
In May this year, the Chief Medical Officer and the Minister for Aged Care raised the alarm that fewer than half of...
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Robot carers: redefining nursing for the 21st century
You may remember we covered Robotics in Aged Care last year, in fact it was the cover story of our...
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Helpful mobile apps for managing care
In today’s fast-paced world, the role of mobile apps in bridging gaps between providers, consumers, families, and care workers cannot...
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Beware of ‘celebrity’ scams
Prominent Australians are among those being misrepresented in “deepfake” online advertisements trying to scam people out of tens of thousands...
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Palliative care – who is missing out?
People with dementia and heart disease are least likely to receive specialist palliative care and only about 15% of people...
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What is the true cost of being a carer?
Carers contribute enormously to the lives of tens of thousands of Australians each year, but often the work they do...
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4 ways to overcome carer loneliness in dementia care
When you’re caring for an older adult with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, loneliness is a common feeling. It might feel like nobody else...
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