When your elderly parents live far away
Living in the same city as your family can be a huge advantage in providing care and support, especially as…
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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…
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…
Connecting online can help prevent social isolation in older people
John*, a widower, is a retired engineer aged in his 90s. He lives alone in the family home and has…