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When you are searching for an aged care provider to deliver your care, there are a number of things you should consider.

For many, reaching the point of retirement is the end goal and can’t wait to achieve it. But in today’s world, if you do achieve that goal, that may not mean the end of your working life.

There are a number of important considerations you need to take into account when deciding on which aged care home will best suit your needs and lifestyle.

People with type-2 diabetes may struggle to recognise symptoms of the condition or signs of an attack. As a result, it is important to stock your car with the necessary provisions.

This advice is general in nature and if you suspect a fall may be severe, call 000 immediately.

Caring for a loved one is a valuable and rewarding job but also a tough one, and as a carer it’s easy to forget about your own wellbeing.

So, you have chosen or been offered a bed in a nursing home where you would like to live, but how much do you have to pay?

The COVID-19 vaccines have been a huge milestone in Australia’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

The Resident Agreement is an important legal agreement between you and your aged care home.

When people are offered palliative care, it can lead some older people to lose hope and think they are about to die soon. However, that is one big misconception about palliative care.

2020 is expected to be the last year of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.

Do you prefer an automated 24/7 service or speaking with real people during the week?

Planning for your retirement helps to reduce financial stress you might experience when you stop working, so you can continue to live a happy and enjoyable life.

Many older people brush aside home care assistance until a crisis hits, and they’re left with no other choice, often leaving the family to make arrangements in an emergency.

Have you thought about withdrawing your superannuation? Can you do it early? All this and more, in this edition of Aged Care Guide!

Rather than a Government funded home care service, you may decide to go with a private home care provider.

Why do some people age like Brad Pitt and others like Vince Neil?

People living with dementia can sometimes be fully “present”, knowing who is around them, where they are, and what’s happening. And then other times they may be confused, disorientated, unaware of their surroundings and unfamiliar with loved ones. These fluctuations can be distressing for caregivers, who never know what to expect from one day to the next.

Most homes in Australia are not very senior-friendly and can become more difficult to live in overtime. They may be too big to maintain after the kids moved out or have stairs that can become too hard to go up and down as you age.

Wills are a legally-binding document that ensures your assets are divided up as per your wishes after passing away. But what would happen if you do not update your Will and significant changes are not reflected in your directions?

Superannuation is accumulated over your working life to fund your retirement.