How to check if your parents’ aged care facility is up to standard
It’s completely natural to be concerned about the aged care facility where your parents are living. Of course you want to make sure that your parents …
What are your aged care goals for this year?
New Year’s resolutions are everywhere at the moment, as we love to take the chance offered by the start of a new year to improve ourselves in some …
How to minimise the effects of dementia
Caring for someone with dementia can be a challenge. It’s all too easy to become impatient and negative and focus on how much the person has lost. …
Driving as you get older
Ageing is inevitable – but being able to drive is not. Your ability to drive will change as you age, often leading to unsafe driving. Once you hit the …
The secrets to living a longer, healthier life
Studies around the world have discovered that there are certain commonalities to be found in regions where people tend to live longer. The secrets to …
What to consider when planning aged care for yourself or a family member
Australia has an ageing population and planning for aged care – whether for yourself or a family member – is something that many of us might be …
Finley Spring Time Gardens
Sunday November 1st 9am – 4pm Come and wander through 6 beautiful gardens with all proceeds foing to Finley Regional Care. The cost to all 6 …
Is there a link between sleep apnoea and Alzheimer’s disease?
Sleep apnoea – the condition where people temporarily stop breathing during sleep – can be scary. What’s more worrying is the link to Alzheimer’s …
Why older people are often happier than people in their 20s
When you think of old age, do you think of happy, peaceful and relaxed people, or do you think of grumpy, anxious, uncertain and sad ones? If you tend …
How high blood pressure can damage your brain
A high proportion of Australian adults have high blood pressure. Known as the silent killer, high blood pressure is a recognised risk factor for heart …
Managing change as you age
Coping with change can be challenging at any age, but becomes particularly so as you get older. Experiencing the “ground shifting underneath your …
What is caregiver burnout and how to prevent it
What is caregiver burnout? Caregiver burnout is a condition that occurs when a carer becomes overwhelmed from the stress and burden of caring for a …
