Homesharing for older people – could having a younger housemate help your parent?
Homesharing for older people and intergenerational living schemes have been around since the ’70s abroad; good business models have emerged.…
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You might have noticed that Mum or Dad is not as quick as they used to be. Or they are repeating their conversations like they are on loop tape. Whatever it is, you’ve realised they’re getting older and you might have to start helping or even looking after your ageing parents. This section covers the day-to-day things that crop up when we care for our ageing parents.
RUOK Day – a great reminder to check in on our ageing parents
RUOK Day” is an Australian national day of action dedicated to reminding people to ask family, friends, and colleagues the…
Advance care planning – planning for your future health care
Advance Care Planning is a process of planning ahead for what medical treatment and care you agree to (consent) and what you…
Organ and tissue donation – get the facts and save lives
Would you accept a life-saving transplant if you needed it? Would you want your loved ones to accept an organ…
For our elders – our Indigenous culture continuing to teach
For Our Elders is the theme for National NAIDOC Week in 2023, but what does it mean and why is…
Virtual reality for older people
Virtual reality (VR) can sound like science fiction, but in reality, virtual reality for older people can be an excellent…