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Alzheimers and Dementia

A collection of 14 posts

Aged Care

How to Talk to an Older Parent About Getting Help at Home

Talking to an older parent about getting help at home can feel delicate. This guide shares practical ways to start the conversation with empathy, respect and a focus on choice.

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Aged Care

Changes Are Coming With Support At Home Here's What You Need To Know

From 1 July 2025, Australia’s aged care system is changing. If you or a loved one currently receive services through a Home Care Package, you’ll be moving to the new Support at Home program.

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Aged Care

Supporting a Loved One with Dementia: Tools to Help You Navigate

Caring for a loved one living with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. It requires patience, compassion, and often a strong support network. As a carer, you may feel overwhelmed at times, but it’s important to know that you’re not alone.

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Ageing

Expert Tips For A Dementia Friendly Holiday Period

The holiday season is a time of celebration and togetherness, but for those living with dementia, it can be a period of confusion and stress.

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NDIS

A day in the life of a care worker

We chat to a care worker Loretta about her typical day

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Aged Care

How to find and engage a good in-home care worker in 2019

Finding and hiring a care or support worker who is a good match for you or your loved one can make a big difference in terms of the care that is received. There

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Alzheimers and Dementia

Dealing with your loved one's dementia in 2019

Taking care of someone with dementia can sometimes be challenging, especially if the person receiving care is a loved one.

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Aged Care

We don’t want an aged care facility… so what are our other options?

5 important steps you need to take to help an older person stay at home for as long as possible As the Government embarks on a Royal Commision into aged care, the way

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Alzheimers and Dementia

New discoveries in dementia research in 2018

Did you know that over 400,000 Australians have dementia? The disease affects almost 1 in 10 of us aged over 65? Fortunately, there’s some exciting news for those that are suffering,

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Aged Care

5 reasons why a live-in carer may be a great option for you or your loved one

A live-in care worker can be a great option for an older person or couple that is living on their own. Particularly in the following situations: The older person is living in a

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