Aged Care
When independence begins to change: Planning before decisions become urgent – Part 2/3
8 October
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...[Read More]
More than a will: The conversations that shape your family’s future — Part 1/3
1 October
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...[Read More]
Aged care planning: 5 things you may not have considered
24 September
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...[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]
Aged care is about more than care — It’s about how you want to live
17 September
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,...[Read More]
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]
When Mum or Dad starts needing more help
20 August
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...[Read More]
Planning with confidence: Seven questions to ask your aged care professional
6 August
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...[Read More]
Some vital information about caring for someone in an aged care home
23 July
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...[Read More]
Living well in aged care: Mental stimulation, purpose and connection
9 July
Moving into aged care does not mean giving up independence, personality or purpose. In fact, with the right support, aged care can offer many opportunities for older people to stay mentally active, socially connected and emotionally fulfilled....[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]
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]
Thousands of older Australians still waiting for care
3 June
More than 100,000 people are still on wait lists for in-home aged care despite the wait times falling. The latest quarterly data for the first three months of 2026 showed wait times go down by two weeks for high priority cases from between 1.5 and...[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]
Mistakes made through love: Why aged care advice matters
21 May
When a family member reaches the stage where aged care support is needed, the decisions can feel overwhelming. Everyone wants the same thing: safety, comfort, dignity and peace of mind for the person they love. But even with the best intentions,...[Read More]