Aged Care

Top 5 aged care concerns — and how the right advice can help

3 September

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...[Read More]

Caring for ageing parents: Why planning and advice matter

27 August

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...[Read More]

Estate planning beyond the will: What happens to your digital life?

27 August

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...[Read More]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Aussies reliant on crucial medicines to save on scripts

14 May

More Australians will be able to pick up their prescriptions for less money, as the government boosts medicine subsidies in the federal budget. The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which regulates prices of life-saving medications, will be increased...[Read More]

Key points to consider to help you in your decision to move your loved one to aged care

30 April

Caring for someone in an aged care home can be a challenging and emotional experience, but it’s important to remember that you still have an essential role to play in supporting your loved one’s care. Here are some key points to consider to help...[Read More]