Navigating Healthcare: From Checkups to Critical Decisions

When it comes to their health, how are your parents faring? If they’re in their late 60s, 70s or 80s, you might have noticed a few physical and mental changes, or perhaps an increase in the number of healthcare appointments they need to attend. Helping your parents keep on top of it all can be a d…

Securing Your Future: Financial Planning for Ageing Parents

Conversations about finances are rarely easy, even in families where money is talked about openly. And, as your parents get older and end-of-life planning comes into play, it can become even trickier. But while it can require tact and diplomacy to discuss your parents’ financial position and futur…

Decoding Post-Retirement Care: Finding the Right Funding

Ageing happens even to the best of us, and our research into the wellbeing of Australians tells us that the state of our finances can affect how content we are in our golden years. It may be tough to talk to your parents about how they'll fund their care as they age, but it's an essential discussi…

Exploring Assisted Living: Balancing Independence and Support

As your parents get older, you might notice some changes around their house. The laundry is stacking up, food in the fridge is going off, or the carpet needs a good vacuum.   Perhaps you’ve noticed a change in your parents themselves—the shopping is getting harder to carry, they’re eating less, or…

Mind Matters: Cognitive Wellbeing in Ageing Parents

Have you noticed your parent becoming increasingly repetitive, forgetful, or acting out of character? While these can be signs of normal cognitive decline and part of the natural aging process, they could also be symptoms of dementia. A dementia diagnosis is scary, but early intervention is key, a…

Building Bridges: The Power of New Friendships and Community

Do you know much about your parents’ social life? Do they regularly catch up for coffee with friends, head out on social outings, or take part in a club? Or are they spending a lot of time alone? Humans are highly social creatures, and we depend on strong personal relationships with family, friend…

Embracing Change: Understanding Care Options and Transitions

When we get to that point in our lives when we have to move out of our family home and find accommodation that's easier to manage, how do we create a "home away from home"? And how can the family and children of older people have a calm and supportive discussion about what to do when the time come…