Guide to palliative care – what you need to know
Few aspects of caring for the ageing are so widely misunderstood as palliative care. That’s why we’ve provided a quick…
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Signs of elder abuse and what you can do to help
While most of us wouldn’t dream of abusing our ageing parents or other older people in the community, sadly elder…
Respite care for older people
Respite care is short term care that allows carers to take a break from their role as carer. Respite can…
Dying with dignity with dementia
My father Alec, who died peacefully at 89 in his sleep, had dementia and lived in a nursing home for…
Which aged care services near you weren’t up to scratch in 2019?
In July 2019, the government introduced new aged care standards to “raise the bar” in an aged care system where…
Coronavirus and elderly people – how to help your parents stay safe during COVID-19
While Australia is doing a relatively good job at managing the impact of the coronavirus, now is not the time…