She’s one of the country’s living treasures: a publishing legend, best-selling author, advocate for older Australians and those with dementia,

​Support for families and carers Dementia Australia provides high-quality services and support to meet family and carer needs. We recognise,

Our elders should be at the centre of all discussions and decision-making. It may sound obvious but many of us

You fight tooth and nail to get your loved one on the Home Care Package merry-go-round; you apply and are

Caring is tough however it is made tougher when the person they are giving everything up for is being negative.

Are you caring for an angry or aggressive elderly loved one? We unpack the causes and suggest some solutions.

As we age, having the opportunity to experience intimacy, in whatever form for you, makes every day a great day.

It’s hard enough looking after one ageing parent, but what do you do when both parents need care?

Home Care support is available to help maintain independent living. It all starts with getting an assessment.

Being a carer for an elderly loved one is challenging enough without being expected to know and remember the many

Five strategies to help overcome your loved one’s resistance to care

As you care for someone with dementia, it is important to focus on your own emotional, mental & physical wellbeing.

The abuse of older people is happening in Australia right now, and there is plenty we can do to prevent

Family caring typically unfolds into five distinct stages. Get a head start by knowing the stages, challenges, costs & opportunities.

BY RICK LAUBER The good, the bad and the neutral, Rick shares his five tips for working with family carers.

As a carer you provide reassurance and physical support for the person in your care. You know their wishes and