Aged Care

Powers of attorney and advance care directives – Who will make decisions if you can’t?

13 August

Most of us spend our lives making our own decisions. We manage our finances, property, health, family matters and everyday affairs without giving much thought to what might happen if one day we were unable to do so.An accident, serious illness,...[Read More]

When Mum or Dad starts needing more help

20 August

There is rarely a single moment when you realise your parents are getting older.It often happens gradually.Mum asks you to come along to a medical appointment. Dad needs help understanding a letter. You start doing a little more shopping, checking...[Read More]

Estate planning beyond the will: What happens to your digital life?

27 August

Most of us understand the importance of having a Will. It can help determine what happens to our property, investments and possessions and provide greater certainty for the people we leave behind.But modern estate planning may need to go much...[Read More]

Caring for ageing parents: Why planning and advice matter

27 August

Caring for an ageing parent can be one of the most important roles you ever take on. It can also become one of the most complicated.For many families, it doesn’t happen overnight. It starts with helping Mum with shopping, taking Dad to a medical...[Read More]

Top 5 aged care concerns — and how the right advice can help

3 September

Aged care is rarely something families want to think about before they need it. Unfortunately, waiting until a hospital admission, fall, illness or other crisis can mean important decisions have to be made quickly and under considerable emotional...[Read More]

Planning with confidence: Seven questions to ask your aged care professional

6 August

Moving into aged care, or arranging additional support at home, is one of the most significant decisions an older person and their family may face. It can involve emotional, financial, medical and practical considerations, often at a time when...[Read More]

Defining your retirement dream

30 July

Reaching retirement age often comes with a long-held expectation: this is finally the time to live the dream. After decades of working, raising a family, paying bills and meeting responsibilities, retirement can represent freedom, choice and the...[Read More]

Some vital information about caring for someone in an aged care home

23 July

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]

Living well in aged care: Mental stimulation, purpose and connection

9 July

Moving into aged care does not mean giving up independence, personality or purpose. In fact, with the right support, aged care can offer many opportunities for older people to stay mentally active, socially connected and emotionally fulfilled....[Read More]

Aged care conversations every family should have

2 July

Aged care is one of the most emotional and important topics a family will ever face. It often involves three generations: ageing parents, adult children, siblings, partners, and sometimes grandchildren who are deeply connected to the person needing...[Read More]

Caring with love: Supporting a parent or grandparent living with dementia

25 June

When a parent or grandparent is diagnosed with dementia, life can begin to change for the whole family. Familiar routines may become difficult, conversations may be repeated, and someone who was once fiercely independent may increasingly rely on...[Read More]

Aged Care: The emotional and financial decisions families often overlook

18 June

Aged care is one of the most important conversations a family can have, yet it is also one of the easiest to delay. Many families only begin thinking seriously about aged care when there is a health event, a fall, a hospital admission, or a...[Read More]

Caring for Mum, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa: Why good advice matters

11 June

For many families, aged care is not just a practical decision. It is emotional, personal and often difficult to talk about. As children and grandchildren, we want the best for our parents and grandparents. We want them to feel safe, respected,...[Read More]

7 signs you are ready to downsize the home and take life a little easier

4 June

There comes a time when the family home that once felt full of noise, movement and memories can start to feel a little too big, too quiet, too expensive or simply too much work. Downsizing is not just about moving into a smaller home. For many...[Read More]