Support, guidance & advice for todays primary carers
Paws For Thought: Why Pet Therapy Is Good For Seniors
Many older Australian residents are living alone and feel isolated, which can lead to a decrease in quality of life.
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Summer 2022 Articles
The Real Cost of a Retirement Community
The most common question I get asked is, “How can I crunch the numbers on moving to a retirement community?”
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Carer Stress? How to SNAP the Stress Cycle
We hear the word stress thrown around a lot however What is stress… do we really know what it is.
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Medicinal Cannabis
Medical cannabis continues to be a hot topic, with an increasing number of Australians swearing by its medical benefits. In
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Care Transitions: From Hospital to Home
During your caregiving journey, there may be times when your care recipient needs to change from one type of care
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10 things to ask about Staffing in Aged Care
These questions to ask about staffing in residential aged care are part of a series written by nurses, doctors and
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Getting a Home Care Package Reassessed
Coral Wilkinson from See Me Aged Care Navigation shares tips and advice about when and how to get more help
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Is it ever okay to LIE to someone living with Dementia?
Communicating effectively with a person who has dementia can become an increasing challenge if the person progressively loses their memory
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Aged Care Reform Quarterly Updates
As we approach the two-year anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety final report, we are
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Include Your Elderly Loved One In Decisions About Their Life
Advocating – or speaking up – for a friend or family member doesn’t mean doing “what’s best for them.” It
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We Need to Talk About Mum & Dad – That’s Why We Are Here Now
Our elders should be at the centre of all discussions and decision-making. It may sound obvious but many of us
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Thinking about a Granny Flat?
You fight tooth and nail to get your loved one on the Home Care Package merry-go-round; you apply and are
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The Room Xchange
Match Your Elderly Parent With A Housemate
My mother was fairly healthy, mobile at the time, and loved being social. She was friendly with the people in
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Tips for Carers to deal with Negative Parents
Caring is tough however it is made tougher when the person they are giving everything up for is being negative.
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Finding Your Sweet Spot – Living Between Stretched & Stressed
Life is demanding and as carers, even more so. You are responsible for your own family and now have the
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New Years Resolution For Carers – Get a Health Check
Unfortunately, as we get older, many of us become more vulnerable to illness. While maintaining a healthy lifestyle is one
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In Need of Support?
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers. Call Carer Gateway for support and access to services, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm local time.
Assistance with accessing emergency respite is available any time, 24/7.
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