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Carers can get some financial help (if you can find your way through the Centrelink labryinth)

co-founder Jenni Perkins

Feb 7, 20221 min

Carers can get some financial help (if you can find your way through the Centrelink labryinth)

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

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Christmas Stocking ideas for older family members

co-founder Jenni Perkins

Dec 22, 20212 min

Christmas Stocking ideas for older family members

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...

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co-founder Jenni Perkins

Jul 19, 20213 min

Will your wishes be known?

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...

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co-founder Jenni Perkins

Jul 12, 20211 min

The Driving Dilemma

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

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Consumer Directed Care - What No Podiatry!

Co-founder Jill

Feb 9, 20212 min

Consumer Directed Care - What No Podiatry!

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...

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co-founder Jenni Perkins

Dec 31, 20202 min

New (and old) resolutions for 2021

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

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co-founder Jenni Perkins

Dec 9, 20202 min

Christmas for Carers

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

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Co-founder Jill

Dec 9, 20202 min

2020 Vision

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

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co-founder Jenni Perkins

Oct 9, 20202 min

What did you say?

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

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Choosing the Right Equipment and Assistive Technology

co-founder Jenni Perkins

May 6, 20202 min

Choosing the Right Equipment and Assistive Technology

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

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co-founder Jenni Perkins

Mar 21, 20201 min

Staying social at a distance

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

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co-founder Jenni Perkins

Feb 12, 20202 min

Every little bit helps

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

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Jenni Perkins

Jan 29, 20203 min

New Year Resolutions

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

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Making sure mum and dad are OK at Christmas

Jenni Perkins

Dec 16, 20192 min

Making sure mum and dad are OK at Christmas

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

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Jenni Perkins

Dec 16, 20192 min

Christmas stocking fillers

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

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Jenni Perkins

Nov 26, 20193 min

Designing your own home care package

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....

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Room to Move, Considerations When Downsizing

Jill Jamieson

Oct 29, 20192 min

Room to Move, Considerations When Downsizing

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

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Lessons Learnt on the Home Aged Care Journey

Jill Jamieson

Aug 9, 20193 min

Lessons Learnt on the Home Aged Care Journey

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

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Jenni Perkins

Aug 5, 20193 min

Staying ahead of scammers

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

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Hospital in the Home … what a great alternative

Robyn Massey

Jul 8, 20192 min

Hospital in the Home … what a great alternative

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

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