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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Information to help you manage your relationships while caring for ageing parents
Families are complex and as your parent ages, they can get even more complicated. You might feel that you have reversed roles with your parent so that you’re now in charge, or you may feel that you are bearing more of the burden than your siblings, or you might be one of the ‘sandwich generation’ caring for both an ageing parent and children or even grandchildren of your own. Whatever the issues are, good communication is vital to help you manage your relationships so they are as positive as they can be during these potentially stressful times.
Here on Carers’ Circle we’ll discuss all sorts of relationship issues with the aim for you to support your ageing parent in a positive way.
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…
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…
Is your carer doing a good job? Ask yourself these key questions
Selecting an in-home carer is a highly personal and potentially emotive decision. Ensuring the person is trustworthy and has the right…
Virtual karaoke and museum tours: how older people can cope with loneliness during the coronavirus crisis
(Note this article was originally published on 20 March 2020) Social distancing is rapidly becoming a way of life as…