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Transitioning from Respite Care to Residential Care
What to Expect When You Transition to Aged Care As you age your mobility and cognition tend to decline. This […]
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Negotiating Fees for Residential Aged Care
Are You Paying Above What You Need to Live in Residential Aged Care? Many older people and their families make […]
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What Happens When Senior Spouses Require Different Levels of Care
What happens when senior spouses require different levels of care As people age, there often comes a time when they […]
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Considerations Before Putting a Stairlift Into Your Home
Considerations Before Putting a Stairlift Into Your Home As you get older it’s possible that you’ll develop difficulties with your […]
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Making the Decision to Use Meal Kit Delivery Services as you Age
Thinking About Getting Your Meal Kits Delivered to Your Front Door? Eating healthy, delicious meals is a certain way to […]
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How to Manage Being Alone as You Age
How to Manage Being Alone as You Age With an increasing ageing population, more and more people are living alone. […]
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Ways to Maintain Your Independence as You Age
Ways to Maintain Your Independence as You Age With the life expectancy of Australians rising, along with improved medical interventions, […]
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How to Prepare for an ACAT Assessment
How to prepare for an ACAT assessment What is ACAT and how do I arrange an assessment? An ACAT assessment […]
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Social Isolation and Older Australians
A possible consequence of ageing is social isolation, which is a major health risk for the ageing population. Social isolation […]
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Keeping Connected With the Family as You Age
Keeping Connected With the Family as You Age Many older people fear losing touch with their children and grandchildren. These […]
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