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Grandma’s Remedies
11 Time-Tested Recipes and Treatments Passed Down Through Generations In an era of modern medicine and scientific solutions, the wisdom...
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Join our Facebook Group: Australian Carers Group
Caring for an elderly loved one is a journey filled with both rewarding moments and challenging days. At times, it...
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A note from our Editor about World MS Day
Australian Carers Guide Editor-In-Chief Paul Koury shares his thoughts ahead of World MS Day on May 30th: As the editor...
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Improve your strength and balance with Tai Chi
Tai chi is a gentle exercise that helps seniors improve balance and prevent falls. It consists of making slow, graceful movements...
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Reconciliation Week: First Nations Carers
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and...
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Seniors top scammers’ hit list
The good news is Australians are losing less to scammers. The bad news is scammers have lifted their criminal activity...
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Budget 2024: A band aid on a broken leg for seniors
Tax cuts are unlikely to make any material difference to most seniors. For seniors the Budget measures of interest include:...
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2024–25 Budget Recap for Older Australians and Carers
The Federal budget has brought significant changes that directly impact older Australians and carers across the country. With a focus...
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A research project paving the way for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
Could the key to early detection and the development of treatments for Alzheimer’s disease be in our stomach? That’s the...
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Avoiding conflict when helping seniors at doctor’s appointments
Accompanying your older adult to their doctor’s appointments is important, but can be a tough challenge. While you’re there, you...
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Home Care Package Providers – And why do I Need One?
To access your Home Care Package, you need to be signed on with a registered provider. Your provider is responsible...
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Help us guarantee super for Australia’s unpaid carers
We are calling on the Government to add superannuation to the fortnightly Carer Payment. Every day, Carers around Australia put...
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DID YOU KNOW
In Australia, the rules for drivers over the age of 75 can vary slightly depending on the state or territory...
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10 non-drug ways to manage Lewy Body Dementia symptoms
Lewy body dementia is a complex disease that includes physical, cognitive, and behavioural symptoms. The behavioural symptoms can be the most...
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No interest loans available through BaptistCare
BaptistCare offer loans free of interest, fees, charges and penalties to give you safe and affordable access to funds. This...
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Private health – here’s where your dollars go
Health costs, including the escalating cost of private health insurance, are among the top issues for retirees. We know because...
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