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5 Secrets to Better Sleep
By Theresa Albert, DHN, RNCP The jury is in: Driving drowsy is as dangerous as (if not more so than)...
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10 Retirement Tips for People Who Have Become Carers
Is retirement not quite turning out as you expected? Have those dreams of sitting on a tropical island, sipping martinis,...
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Pet Therapy: The Healing Power of Pet Companionship
Who rescued who? Researchers found that even one 30-minute-long session of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) reduced loneliness. Journal of Gerontology...
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Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s Disease
Many people have heard of dementia but might not understand what it is or what the difference is between Alzheimer’s...
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10 Tips to Helping You Look and Feeling Great
The popular saying, “If you look good, you’ll feel good”, is true at any age. It’s never too late. Look...
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Berry Coconut Smoothie
Hello to my fellow carers! To help you celebrate the inspiring season of Spring, we are featuring some delicious and...
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Abbreviations and Acronyms in Aged Care Language
When it comes to Aged Care, acronyms are plentiful…ACSA, HCP, CHSP… But what do they all mean? Fear no more....
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10 Ways to Provide Better Care as Family Carer
BY CAROLINE TAPP-MCDOUGALL Being involved in the family as the family carer isn’t the easiest task for anyone, given its...
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Advocating for Your Loved One: What You Need to Know
Older adults who become unable to handle their own affairs can become frustrated, angry or confused. This means others must,...
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Freedom of Choice
What most carers don’t know because nobody tells them? Making decisions around aged care is emotional, stressful and confusing. Being...
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Protect Your Inheritance and Avoid Family Provision Claims
BY MICHAEL CLOHESY & ELIZA CAMPAIN Avoiding family provision claims against your estate I’m often asked how to avoid claims...
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The Crucial Role of Estate Planning and Wills
Do you know what often happens to your elderly’s financial affairs? At a recent professional development meeting I attended, a...
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What Do Other Carers Get Up to and the Importance of Senior Home Safety Checklist
Who doesn’t want to enjoy their freedom and the ability to maintain their lifestyle and independence? Yet, with age and...
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The Dos and Don’ts of a Family Carer
Have you ever spent an afternoon engaged in lively, spirited and inspiring conversation with a group of experienced family carers?...
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Discrimination and Dementia
During this year’s Dementia Action Week, Dementia Australia released a report, Discrimination and Dementia – enough is enough, showing that...
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A New Age in Aged Care: Managing Aged Care Costs
As the effects of the pandemic on our older Australians began to emerge, revelations began to surface of the abuse...
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