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Money Questions

Navigating aged care dilemmas: What happens when a loved one has dementia?

Navigating aged care dilemmas: What happens when a loved one has dementia?

Discover some practical steps for securing your family's financial future when dealing with dementia and aged care.
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Age Pension

Navigating the new year: Key changes affecting pensions, tax cuts, and more in 2024

Navigating the new year: Key changes affecting pensions, tax cuts, and more in 2024

Get ready for the new year with a guide to 2024's financial shifts and figure out how these changes will affect you.
Taking a break is important, especially when your carer is a loved one, but it’s also a fantastic way to “try before you buy” when it comes to aged care facilities. Image source: Getty
Caring for a loved one

How respite care can recharge and renew you and your loved ones

How respite care can recharge and renew you and your loved ones

Taking a break is important, especially when your carer is a loved one, but it’s also a fantastic way to “try before you buy” when it comes to aged care facilities.
Elder abuse takes many forms, extending beyond what is commonly known. Source: Getty
Health issues

Spotting the signs of elder abuse and how to get help

Spotting the signs of elder abuse and how to get help

Elder abuse is more common than you think. Here's how to recognise warning signs and take action to protect at-risk seniors.
At TriCare Williams Landing, luxury, lifestyle, and care all come together for a unique aged care experience. Image source: Supplied
Aged care

A look at ‘new age’ luxury and comfort in residential aged care facilities

A look at ‘new age’ luxury and comfort in residential aged care facilities

Some residential aged care facilities are taking a fresh approach to their facilities and offerings.
By seeking guidance and staying informed, you can ensure a smooth transition into aged care. Source: Getty Images.
Aged care

Aged care fees: How much should I expect to pay?

Aged care fees: How much should I expect to pay?

As we enter our golden years, understanding the intricacies of aged care and its associated fees becomes increasingly important.
A new hotline will be established to ensure aged care residents are being provided with nutritious meals. Source: Getty
Politics

New service offers seniors a vital tool in reporting poor quality aged care food

New service offers seniors a vital tool in reporting poor quality aged care food

New hotline empowers seniors to expose low-quality meals in aged care facilities, as part of a $12.9 million government initiative for improved nutrition.
Having the aged care conversation with a loved one can be a challenging but necessary step in ensuring their wellbeing as they age. Source: Getty Images.
Aged care

How to successfully navigate the aged care discussion with a loved one

How to successfully navigate the aged care discussion with a loved one

While the aged care discussion may be uncomfortable to initiate, it's an important step toward ensuring the best possible care for your loved one.
The government is looking to 'refine' its 24/7 aged care promise. Source: Getty
Politics

Government seeking ‘alternative arrangements’ for 24/7 aged care promise amid closure concerns

Government seeking ‘alternative arrangements’ for 24/7 aged care promise amid closure concerns

As aged care facilities face workforce shortages and closures due to new reforms, the Albanese government aims to prevent potential shutdowns in the sector by "refining" its 24/7 mandatory nurses policy.