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…
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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.
Palliative care – living well while dying
What is palliative care? Palliative care is person and family-centred care provided to people of all ages with life-limiting illness,…
Five tips for sharing Easter with ageing parents
While not all of us may celebrate Easter, it’s the one of the rare times in the year where many…
Home care funding – what can I spend my aged care package on?
What can home care funding be used for? Home care packages are levels of funding allocated to older people who…
10 questions to ask about palliative care in residential aged care
Palliative care may be provided when someone has an illness that’s likely to cause death within the foreseeable future. This…
Help to manage COVID-19 in older people
COVID-19 is still running through the community and older people are particularly vulnerable. That’s why The Hon Anika Wells MP,…