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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.
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

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.
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

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.
Annette Charter, left, believes her mother Anne, right, made a better recovery from pneumonia because she was in her own home, rather than hospital.
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.”
Sometimes the elderly need a little more support at home to ensure their safety and happiness. Source: Getty
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.
Majority of Aussies don't have a good idea of how residents are treated in aged care facilities. 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.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the additional packages on Wednesday. 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."
The aged care staffing crisis has affected the care of the country's elderly. 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.
Dr. Kate Gregorevic's book 'Staying Alive' is now available. 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."
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