Support, guidance & advice for todays primary carers
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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Spring 2022 Articles
Dementia Support for Families and Carers
As you care for someone with dementia, it is important to focus on your own emotional, mental & physical wellbeing.
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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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Tips for Sleep-Deprived Carers
Sleeping through the night is a luxury for many carers, whether you are tending to a chronically ill and restless
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Labor to Fix the Aged Care Crisis
During the election campaign, Albanese’s Labor government promised to “fix the aged care crisis” In the first weeks of the
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Managing Family Dynamics
As a carer you provide reassurance and physical support for the person in your care. You know their wishes and
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10 Smart Shopping Tips
Here are a couple of shopping tips to be a considerate shopper, banker or customer wherever you are: HOME FIRST.
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5 Important Reasons for Connecting With Seniors
There are many reasons to connect with our seniors in the community – here are our top 5! 1. Social
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Simplify Complex Medication Routines With a DIY Pill Board
When medication routines become complex or “non-standard,” it’s easy for mistakes or missed doses to happen. While caring for a
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Importance of Exercise for Stress Relief
In a world where busy, the new black and hustle culture is celebrated – stress is inevitable. And while we
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We Need to Talk About Mum and Dad With Jean Kittson
We spoke to Jean Kittson about primary care for her elderly mum and dad. The remarkable Jean Kittson Jean Kittson
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6 Ways to Improve Your Balance
Feeling unstable, sometimes feel disorientated? This article talks about what you can do about it.
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Protecting Your Soul
Over the years, I have often witnessed gossip being used as a conversational pastime in a way that is usually
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7 Planning Steps for Better Retirement Planning
Some easy steps you can start today to ensure your retirement is well planned. Take practical steps now to prepare
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