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Caring for a loved one

The needs of ageing parents is a ticking time bomb topic that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. Source: Getty

Aged care

Don’t let the ageing parent trap derail your retirement

Brian Herd shares 10 tips to help you prepare for your ageing parent's future to avoid stressful disputes – and pave the way for a peaceful retirement.

Money ExpertBrian Herd

Home care

Recognising the signs your loved one needs in-home support

Recognising the signs your loved one needs in-home support

Don’t wait until a fall happens – keep an eye out for these changes that could indicate your parent or partner needs a helping hand at home.

Written byPrestige Inhome Care

Many Australians want to maintain their independence at home – but as they get older, they may need help from a home care provider like Prestige Inhome Care to do so safely and conveniently.

Home care

‘Wonderful home care saved Mum from a downward spiral in hospital’

‘Wonderful home care saved Mum from a downward spiral in hospital’

“We thought she was dying. She didn't, though, because we could get her home and it made all the difference.”

Written byPrestige Inhome Care

Annette Charter, left, believes her mother Anne, right, made a better recovery from pneumonia because she was in her own home, rather than hospital.

Caring for a loved one

Support an older loved one to live independently with these nifty items

Support an older loved one to live independently with these nifty items

If your mum or dad live independently but need a little bit of help, these assisted-living items could do the trick.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

Sometimes the elderly need a little more support at home to ensure their safety and happiness. Source: Getty

Aged care

Let us live at home for longer: Older Aussies largely opposed to aged care

Let us live at home for longer: Older Aussies largely opposed to aged care

The Aged Care Royal Commission released new data showing Aussies would overwhelmingly prefer to live out old age in the comfort of their own homes.

Written byRachael Rosel

Majority of Aussies don't have a good idea of how residents are treated in aged care facilities. Source: Getty.

Politics

More support for older Aussies as PM unveils 6’100 extra home care packages

More support for older Aussies as PM unveils 6’100 extra home care packages

"This is about ensuring that Australians, as they age, have greater choices, that families have greater choices."

Written byJessica Galley

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the additional packages on Wednesday. Source: Getty.

News

‘It’s a fundamental problem’: Aged care staffing issues must be addressed

‘It’s a fundamental problem’: Aged care staffing issues must be addressed

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will recommence inquiries next month, and inadequate staffing levels will be a major part of the agenda.

Director of the Global Ageing NetworkMarcus Riley

The aged care staffing crisis has affected the care of the country's elderly. Source: Getty

Experts

People before profits: Changes needed to improve care for elderly Australians

People before profits: Changes needed to improve care for elderly Australians

"The aged care sector relies on public funds to make money for shareholders ... Since publicly listed companies are obliged to make profits, there is a direct conflict of interest."

Written byDr Kate Gregorevic

Dr. Kate Gregorevic's book 'Staying Alive' is now available. Source: Getty.

Aged care

The 10 most-common questions about aged care fees answered

The 10 most-common questions about aged care fees answered

RADs, means tested fees, extra service fees ... no wonder most Aussies find aged care funding hard to understand!

Money ExpertRodney Horin

Organise confusing aged care fees without all the fuss. Source: Getty.

News

Australia’s aged care investment doesn’t match up to number of elderly in homes

Australia’s aged care investment doesn’t match up to number of elderly in homes

A high proportion of Australia's elderly reside in aged care facilities, but the country spends less than most other OECD countries.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

Australia's doesn't spend as much money on the aged care industry as other OECD countries, a new study has found. Source: Getty

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