Therapy for caregivers: How you can benefit and ways to get started
Discover the benefits of therapy for caregivers, learn how to navigate the challenges of juggling multiple roles and find time...
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Validation therapy: The empathetic approach to dementia care
Discover the benefits of validation therapy for people with dementia. We break down this empathy-rooted approach for improved care, based...
What are retirement villages? The independent living option for older adults
Retirement villages are different from assisted living homes and nursing homes in a number of ways. Here, we break everything...
Hiring a new senior caregiver? Don’t forget to take care of their taxes.
When a senior friend or family member starts losing the ability to undertake day-to-day tasks, it’s time to consider calling...
Hiring a caregiver: Should you work with an agency or find your own?
Here are the key considerations when deciding to work with a caregiving agency or to hire help on your own.
What to look for to find the right fit with a home care provider
It’s time to meet the care provider. But how do you know if they are really the one? Here are...
What to do if your caregiver isn’t the right fit
If you feel the senior caregiver you hired is not up to the job, here’s how to proceed.
How to create a plan of care for your aged care provider
Here’s how to formulate a plan of care.
5 common issues with in-home caregivers and how to tactfully address them
Making expectations as clear as possible from day one is key, but when things go off track, you can work...
Live-in carers: What they do and how much you can expect to pay
If you’re considering hiring a live-in carer, here are the basics on what you can expect to pay.
What to include on a daily schedule for adult and aged caregivers
You can help familiarise your caregiver with your loved one’s schedule from the very start by providing them with a detailed...
How to check aged caregiver references and what questions to ask
Found the perfect caregiver for your older loved one? Here are the key questions to ask when checking references.
How much does private home care cost?
If you or your ageing loved one needs more help than family can provide, your options for professional care—and their...
In-home care: What are your options?
There are a number of in-home care options for ageing adults. Here’s a breakdown of each.
Caregiver job description: What to write to attract strong candidates
Before you submit your aged care job posting, make sure that it includes all of these details.
Five activities to do with the elderly that will lift their spirits—and yours
Here are several suggestions for impactful activities that will benefit you and the older adults in your life.
Questions to ask during an aged care provider interview
Here are all the bases you’ll want to cover when interviewing a candidate for an aged caregiving position.
Top 11 caregiver duties to know
Caregiver duties are wide-ranging. It can be assumed, however, that many of the following tasks are performed at some point...
How professional aged care providers can prevent and tackle burnout
Here’s how to spot the signs of burnout in yourself, how to alleviate it and how to prevent it moving...
8 Life Hacks for Seniors Living at Home
For seniors living at home, some everyday tasks are rather steep challenges. These eight life hacks and products are a...
10 Things Grandchildren Can Learn From Their Grandparents
The relationship between a grandchild and grandparent is a very special one. While grandparents act as an authority figure and...
4 common in-home aged care challenges and how to overcome them
It can sometimes be hard for someone to accept that they need extra help at home. Here’s how to overcome...
9 Strategies to Help a Parent Who Refuses Care
Here are nine strategies to help you overcome the objections of a recalcitrant loved one.
18 Quick and Easy Meals for Older Adults
Follow these quick and easy recipes and make sure your aged loved ones are getting all the nutrition they need.
Adult day care: What it is and how to choose a centre
Adult day care centres can be a more economical option for seniors with advanced medical challenges. If you’re considering enrolling...
18 Quick and Easy Meals for Seniors
Many caregivers worry whether their parents are eating enough and getting a balanced diet. These are valid concerns, given that...
6 Common Dementia Behaviours and How to Manage Them
Confusion is commonly associated with dementia, but these other behaviours are also signs that a loved one may be experiencing memory loss....
11 Part-time Jobs for Aged People
Retirement is changing. People are working past 65 and many aged people are staying in or returning to the workforce, either...
When Mom Moves In: Creating Boundaries and Expectations
The decision to move a parent into your household can follow a crisis. Maybe mom had a stroke and you’ve...
Five Things to Do Before Your Parent Goes to a Nursing Home
Michael Kort, whose 96-year-old mother has Alzheimer’s disease and is in a nursing home, has sage advice about what to...
Grandparents and Grandkids: 15 Reasons This Relationship Is Awesome
What makes grandparents and grandkids so special? From the general silliness to the extra source of love, this bond is...
8 Signs Aged Relatives Need Assistance
With people living longer and longer, many families will have increasingly older parents and grandparents. As relatives age, they will require more...
Emergency Checklist for Aged Relatives and Their Caregivers
How to be prepared for a crisis. We hope we’ll never need the information, but if there is an emergency...
A Caregiver’s Guide to Dealing with Dementia
If the person you care for has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s important to realise that many things will change over time....
8 Ways To Manage Sandwich Generation Stress
If you find yourself at the end of the day feeling drained and worrying about not doing enough, then demands...
How to Manage Family Caregiver Guilt
Why do we feel this way? Here are 4 tips for dealing with the guilt that can come from being a caregiver....
Sundown Syndrome: What It Is and How to Manage It
How you can help loved ones cope with sundown syndrome. Time of day can have a powerful and seemingly strange...
Safety Checklist: How to Dementia-proof Every Room in Your Home
>> Looking for a caregiver for your aged relatives? Find one in your area now. Anyone who’s cared for a...
Mastering the Transition into Retirement
by freelance writer Riley Herder Basketball legend Abe Lemons once quipped: “The trouble with retirement is you never get a...
Evaluating Your Parents’ Well-being over the Holidays
>> Looking for aged care for a senior loved one? Find caregivers here. Going home for the holidays often brings...