When your elderly parents live far away
Living in the same city as your family can be a huge advantage in providing care and support, especially as…
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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.
The upcoming federal budget is the time to stop talking about aged care and start fixing it
Australia’s aged-care system is in a state of a disaster. The aged care royal commission’s final report, released last month,…
How using a key safe can help keep our parents safe
While mum or dad might seem very independent or they are doing well, sometimes emergencies happen. Using a key safe…
Aged Care Royal Commission – what is it and what do I need to know?
The Aged Care Royal Commission has been in and out of the news over the last two years and the…
How to not get squished when you’re part of the sandwich generation
Do you help out with your ageing parents and have children (young or grown-up) that you take care of? If…
When parents with addictions need help
I remember the day my dad called me from his holiday in 2010 to say doctors had found a black…