Many carers are not aware that they may be eligible to receive a carers allowance of $136.50 a fortnight through Centrelink - they may...

A visit – the most precious gift of all Older family members are likely to find it almost impossible to cram one more towel, coffee mug...

Future planning often drops to the bottom of the to do list, but you run the risk of your financial, life and treatment choices not being...

Being able to drive is so often a part of our identity and self-esteem, allowing us independence and freedom to undertake activities and...

My Mum is one of the lucky older Australians to be accessing a level 2 Home Care Package (HCP). Many people are not so lucky. Although...

Baby boomers can’t ignore that we are now the senior generation. Increasingly conversations are interspersed with pictures of the latest...

This Christmas give a thought to how to support the carers in your family or close community network. We often take carers for granted –...

Even with 2020 vision who would have predicted how this year would turn out! Across Australia the pandemic has impacted so many people....

Increasingly over the last few years I have accused family members of mumbling, and have had reason to complain that the sound...

Recently I took my aunt and uncle to visit WA 's Independent Living Centre. Independent Living Centres Australia (ILCA) is a collective...

As we venture into uncharted territory and begin to practice virtual hugs, it is even more important to stay socially connected,...

Checking out concessions It can be challenging understanding the plethora of government concessions and subsidies which are available as...

Put things in order sooner rather than later! With many baby boomers having parents live well into their 90’s, we have been largely...

Family gatherings over the holiday season are often the first time that we notice that an older family member is becoming frail and may...

It is increasingly challenging to find gifts that are meaningful and helpful, particularly for older family members, who are likely to...

When I first started out as a social worker in the 1980’s, home care services were primarily meals on wheels, gardening and home help....

A common topic at any gathering of baby boomers is often “Should we downsize? When and where would be the best option?". The rapid...

When my parents, in their late eighties and early nineties, needed some additional support beyond what family could provide to remain...

There have been recent reports of scammers targeting older people receiving Home Care Packages. The telephone scam involves offering a...

2019 did not start well! An unexpected back operation followed by a bout of influenza A which turned into pneumonia and ongoing...