Aged Care
Embracing the new chapter of caring for a loved one
23 November
Caring for an elderly family member is a journey that encompasses both the heart and the home. When the time comes for a loved one to move into an aged care facility, the dynamics of care and communication evolve, presenting new challenges and...[Read More]
Aged Care – prepare for the unexpected
21 March
Recently retired couple, David and Erica, were fit and active and planning a sea-change when David suffered a stroke, leaving him unable to walk or speak. David had been a strong, strapping man, who now needed around-the-clock care. His doctor...[Read More]
Financial management when a loved one dies
23 February
Losing a loved one is probably one of the most stressful events one will ever go through in life. It will leave you feeling distraught and devastated, so sorting out their finances is the last thing you’d be concerned about. It could be...[Read More]
Staying fit and active ‘best way to stave off dementia’
22 February
Staying active throughout adulthood could help stave off dementia though even smaller bouts of exercise may help, British research suggests. A long-term study found that people who exercise as they age are more likely to have good brain health...[Read More]
Aged Care data not inaccurate: minister
21 December
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells is defending the new aged care star rating system against criticism it should be pulled down, accusing the coalition of trying to undermine transparency and drag the sector back into "darkness". The opposition says...[Read More]
How will Aged care impact your family?
29 November
As older Australians make up a larger portion of our population, affordable and reliable care options for our seniors become paramount to more families. Naturally, when investigating options for an elderly person, finding the right level of...[Read More]
Planning ahead for aged care
29 November
It is expected that the Australian population over the age of 70 will reach nearly four million in the next 20 years, which means that aged care is an issue that will affect an increasing number of families. But it’s not just older Australians who...[Read More]
Ignore the third stage of retirement planning at your peril
22 November
The Golden Years… a time of leisure, travel, and more time with family and friends. This is likely what springs to mind when someone mentions retirement. However, did you know that your retirement years are typically split into three main stages...[Read More]
3 Tips to Maximise Your Age Pension
9 November
Over two million seniors rely on the Age Pension for retirement income, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). Currently, you can start receiving the pension at age 66.5, but by the middle of 2023, you'll need to be 67...[Read More]
Caring for Someone in an Aged Care Home
13 October
Your role as a carer does not necessarily end if the person you’re looking after moves to an aged care home. Even after moving them into a care facility, you might still spend a lot of time there, providing care and giving them...[Read More]
Older renters being forced into aged care
14 September
Older Australian renters are being pushed prematurely into aged care due to high costs, insecurity and insufficient quality of housing, a new report has found. A national survey of 500 people aged over 50 conducted by Anglicare Australia found...[Read More]