Aged Care

Powers of attorney and advance care directives – Who will make decisions if you can’t?

13 August

Most of us spend our lives making our own decisions. We manage our finances, property, health, family matters and everyday affairs without giving much thought to what might happen if one day we were unable to do so. An accident, serious illness,...[Read More]

Planning with confidence: Seven questions to ask your aged care professional

6 August

Moving into aged care, or arranging additional support at home, is one of the most significant decisions an older person and their family may face. It can involve emotional, financial, medical and practical considerations, often at a time when...[Read More]

Defining your retirement dream

30 July

Reaching retirement age often comes with a long-held expectation: this is finally the time to live the dream. After decades of working, raising a family, paying bills and meeting responsibilities, retirement can represent freedom, choice and the...[Read More]

Some vital information about caring for someone in an aged care home

23 July

Your role as a carer does not necessarily end if the person you’re looking after moves to an aged care home. Even after moving them into a care facility, you might still spend a lot of time there, providing care and giving them...[Read More]

Living well in aged care: Mental stimulation, purpose and connection

9 July

Moving into aged care does not mean giving up independence, personality or purpose. In fact, with the right support, aged care can offer many opportunities for older people to stay mentally active, socially connected and emotionally fulfilled....[Read More]

Aged care conversations every family should have

2 July

Aged care is one of the most emotional and important topics a family will ever face. It often involves three generations: ageing parents, adult children, siblings, partners, and sometimes grandchildren who are deeply connected to the person needing...[Read More]

Caring with love: Supporting a parent or grandparent living with dementia

25 June

When a parent or grandparent is diagnosed with dementia, life can begin to change for the whole family. Familiar routines may become difficult, conversations may be repeated, and someone who was once fiercely independent may increasingly rely on...[Read More]

Aged Care: The emotional and financial decisions families often overlook

18 June

Aged care is one of the most important conversations a family can have, yet it is also one of the easiest to delay. Many families only begin thinking seriously about aged care when there is a health event, a fall, a hospital admission, or a...[Read More]

Caring for Mum, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa: Why good advice matters

11 June

For many families, aged care is not just a practical decision. It is emotional, personal and often difficult to talk about. As children and grandchildren, we want the best for our parents and grandparents. We want them to feel safe, respected,...[Read More]

7 signs you are ready to downsize the home and take life a little easier

4 June

There comes a time when the family home that once felt full of noise, movement and memories can start to feel a little too big, too quiet, too expensive or simply too much work. Downsizing is not just about moving into a smaller home. For many...[Read More]

Why estate planning conversations are so hard

28 May

Talking about estate planning can feel confronting. It’s a conversation tied to ageing, mortality, money, and family dynamics — all sensitive topics many of us prefer to avoid. Yet, avoiding it doesn’t make the need go away. In fact, most...[Read More]

Mistakes made through love: Why aged care advice matters

21 May

When a family member reaches the stage where aged care support is needed, the decisions can feel overwhelming. Everyone wants the same thing: safety, comfort, dignity and peace of mind for the person they love. But even with the best intentions,...[Read More]

Understanding powers of attorney, enduring powers of attorney and advance care directives

21 May

As we move through life, we plan for many things — work, family, retirement and finances. Yet one area that is often overlooked is planning for a time when we may not be able to make decisions for ourselves. This is where documents like a Power...[Read More]

What is aged care advice — and why does it matter?

14 May

There comes a time in many families when the conversation shifts. Mum is not moving as confidently as she once did. Dad is forgetting appointments. The family home that has held decades of birthdays, Christmas lunches and backyard cricket...[Read More]