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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.
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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Supporting older men with mental health conversations
Never discount the impact changes in life or lifestyle can have on a person’s mental health. Ageing is a time...
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Centrelink payments boost from 1 July
Age pensioners, carers, and other people receiving social benefits could receive more income when indexation limits are lifted from 1...
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: 15 June
The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution 66/127, designated 15 June as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). WEAAD is...
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Senior hoarding: Understand the emotions to find solutions
Senior hoarding issues are tough for carers to manage, both physically and emotionally. Hoarding can cause safety hazards like increased...
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Changes to Aged Care
Helping you make informed choices in aged care for your loved ones Choosing an aged care home for yourself or...
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Understanding Home Care
Everything you need to know about different types of home care If you’ve been researching care options for your loved...
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7 Cutting-Edge Gadgets Revolutionizing Senior Care
As people age, technology becomes an invaluable companion, aiding those in need across various facets of daily life. In Australia,...
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