Summer 2022 Articles

Many older Australian residents are living alone and feel isolated, which can lead to a decrease in quality of life.

The most common question I get asked is, “How can I crunch the numbers on moving to a retirement community?”

We hear the word stress thrown around a lot however What is stress… do we really know what it is.

Medical cannabis continues to be a hot topic, with an increasing number of Australians swearing by its medical benefits. In

During your caregiving journey, there may be times when your care recipient needs to change from one type of care

These questions to ask about staffing in residential aged care are part of a series written by nurses, doctors and

Coral Wilkinson from See Me Aged Care Navigation shares tips and advice about when and how to get more help

Communicating effectively with a person who has dementia can become an increasing challenge if the person progressively loses their memory

As we approach the two-year anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety final report, we are

Advocating – or speaking up – for a friend or family member doesn’t mean doing “what’s best for them.” It

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

My mother was fairly healthy, mobile at the time, and loved being social. She was friendly with the people in

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

Life is demanding and as carers, even more so. You are responsible for your own family and now have the

Unfortunately, as we get older, many of us become more vulnerable to illness. While maintaining a healthy lifestyle is one