As the effects of the pandemic on our older Australians began to emerge, revelations began to surface of the abuse

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

There are many reasons to connect with our seniors in the community – here are our top 5! 1. Social

When medication routines become complex or “non-standard,” it’s easy for mistakes or missed doses to happen. While caring for a

In a world where busy, the new black and hustle culture is celebrated – stress is inevitable. And while we

Some call it the silly season, others call it the festive season. But I call this time of year “aged

Becoming a carer, or requiring a carer, is another transition in life that may come gradually or suddenly in midlife

We communicate our thoughts, ideas and feelings to others in many ways. We do it with words—spoken or written. We

Loneliness is a growing epidemic impacting seniors across the country. 1 in 4 older Australians are lonely, which greatly impacts

It’s true: laughter is strong medicine. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in

Is retirement not quite turning out as you expected? Have those dreams of sitting on a tropical island, sipping martinis,

Who rescued who? Researchers found that even one 30-minute-long session of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) reduced loneliness. Journal of Gerontology

When it comes to Aged Care, acronyms are plentiful…ACSA, HCP, CHSP… But what do they all mean? Fear no more.

BY CAROLINE TAPP-MCDOUGALL Being involved in the family as the family carer isn’t the easiest task for anyone, given its

Older adults who become unable to handle their own affairs can become frustrated, angry or confused. This means others must,