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…
Managing your ageing parent’s health – their number one asset.
This is likely to be your parent’s number one topic to talk about – their health or lack thereof. Being healthy is not just about not being sick, it’s ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing’ according to the World Health Organisation. As your parent ages, their physical and mental wellbeing will be impacted. Ageing is a complicated process and the effects it will have on your parent and therefore you, can be challenging. Let’s work out how to keep them strong and healthy as long as possible – both physically and mentally.
RUOK Day” is an Australian national day of action dedicated to reminding people to ask family, friends, and colleagues the…
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