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NEWS UPDATE
Growing older is a privilege, not a weakness. Learning to accept a little help along the way can make all the difference to your independence, confidence and quality of life. There is something wonderfully rewarding about growing older. The memories we have made, the people…
The move into aged care can be one of the most emotional transitions a family experiences. For the person entering care, it may represent a significant change in independence. For a husband, wife or partner, it may mean living separately for the first time in…
For years, retirement may unfold exactly as imagined. Travel. Time with grandchildren. Long lunches with friends. Gardening, golf, volunteering or simply enjoying the freedom of having fewer deadlines. Then something changes. Perhaps one partner begins finding household tasks more difficult. A fall leads to a…
Estate planning is often treated as something to deal with later in life. A task for retirement. A legal document to sign, file away and hopefully not think about again for many years. But good estate planning is far more meaningful than that. It is…
Aged care is something many families do not think about until circumstances force them to. A fall, a hospital stay, declining mobility or memory concerns can suddenly turn what seemed like a future issue into an immediate decision. Planning earlier can make the process less…
For many people, the words “aged care” immediately bring to mind thoughts of nursing homes, medical appointments and losing independence. But aged care can be about something much broader. It can be about staying connected, feeling safe, maintaining routines, enjoying time with family and continuing…
Aged care is rarely something families want to think about before they need it. Unfortunately, waiting until a hospital admission, fall, illness or other crisis can mean important decisions have to be made quickly and under considerable emotional pressure. For an ageing person, the transition…
Caring for an ageing parent can be one of the most important roles you ever take on. It can also become one of the most complicated. For many families, it doesn’t happen overnight. It starts with helping Mum with shopping, taking Dad to a medical…
Most of us understand the importance of having a Will. It can help determine what happens to our property, investments and possessions and provide greater certainty for the people we leave behind. But modern estate planning may need to go much further. Think about how…
There is rarely a single moment when you realise your parents are getting older. It often happens gradually. Mum asks you to come along to a medical appointment. Dad needs help understanding a letter. You start doing a little more shopping, checking in more often…
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, stroke, dementia or…
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 circumstances are changing quickly. The aged…
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 opportunity to focus on what matters most. But…
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 company. However,…
Retirement is one of life’s biggest financial and personal transitions. While many people focus on reaching a particular age, being ready to retire involves much more than simply qualifying to access superannuation or receiving the Age Pension. A successful retirement requires financial preparation, realistic expectations…
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