All guides

Come alone for the ride! Solo seniors find that travel can be exciting, fulfilling and social with the time to read up and prepare. Here’s how to safely go globetrotting with Aged Care Guide.

While some forms of elder abuse can be very obvious, in most cases, the abuse takes place behind closed doors and can be hard to spot, especially when a close family member or friend is the perpetrator.

If you have decided to move into aged care because you have recognised you can’t live safely and independently at home, then you have reached the very beginning of your aged care journey.

When your parent or older loved one starts to struggle living at home by themselves, it can be difficult to navigate aged care options, especially if the older person doesn’t want to access aged care.

Following an emotionally and financially draining year in 2022, looking towards all the possibilities and opportunities the new year has to offer can help older people stay in a positive mindset.

When going out on a holiday, there is no better way to immortalise your trip than through photography.

Memory loss, mood swings and communication difficulties are just some of the symptoms of dementia. And with several different types of dementia, there are unique challenges involved for those learning how to live with it.

A dementia diagnosis does not mean you have to lose your independence. You can still take charge to create a space at home that supports your needs and allows you to live at home for longer.

Older Australians are a lot more susceptible to chronic health conditions as they get older, with arthritis being the most common chronic condition affecting 1.8 million (49 percent) of older Australians in 2017-18.

The process of moving in is often referred to as the ‘admission process’ and starts with an initial introduction, orientation and assessment.

Dating can be stressful, nerve-wracking, awkward, and also very exhausting! But dating can also be exciting, rewarding and a great way to meet new and interesting people.

With tax time upon us, it is that time of the year to get all your financial ducks in a row for the Government.

As you age, you become more and more susceptible to developing diseases or disabilities that affect your overall health and wellbeing.

Red inflamed gums, food trapping, broken teeth, and ill-fitting dentures are some of the biggest dental hygiene problems for older Australians.

If you want to use the World Wide Web to search, socialise or stay informed, but have heard horror stories about the internet you are not alone.

Making sure you have continuity of care that fits your personal needs is really important as you age, especially if you have specialist needs due to a disability.

You might not realise you need to plan for retirement. Many people don’t. But it is really important to take some time and think about what you would like that time to look like before you actually transition into retirement.

Getting to medical or personal appointments, the shops or social events can be challenging if you don’t drive or have a car, and even more challenging if you have mobility issues.

Visiting new places and viewing the natural wonders of the world has long been sought out by adventurers over many centuries.

Older people are often put off from travelling due to the significant effort involved in preparing and organising trips.

With the Australian borders slowly starting to reopen to the world, many people will be looking to do international travel, especially if you were aiming to do so in your retirement.