Creating a COVID-safe environment at home when receiving care
While community transmission of COVID-19 continues to increase in some parts of Australia, it’s important to remain vigilant and to…
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Stubborn older parents and how to deal with them
If your parents seem to become more stubborn as they age, don’t despair, you are not alone. Stubborn parents and…
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…
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…