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Sometimes it’s easy to know when the time is nearing for a move into aged care for your parent; but sometimes you have no idea. Often, the decision to …

We’ve all no doubt been in a situation where we struggle to find things to talk about with our elderly relatives, friends or neighbours. In most …

Exercise – we all know it’s good for us. It can help us get fitter, stronger, leaner and healthier, as well as improving our balance and lessening our …

Don’t be one of those people who avoids medical checks at all costs – including their own health. While going to the doctor might not be everyone’s …

Older people can sometimes seem hard to approach, demanding or too difficult to deal with – but it really isn’t hard to give them moments of joy in …

While we’re usually quick to deal with our physical health struggles, mental health can often be swept under the carpet, and can sometimes be …

It’s new year’s resolution time! If you’re approaching your second innings in life, there are plenty of steps you can put in place to ensure quality …

How long have you worked at Finley? Six days. What interested you about working in Aged Care? Learning about life from our residents. What is your …

How long have you worked at Finley? Just over one month. What interested you about working in Aged Care? I was always very close to my grandparents …

The Australian population is steadily growing older, which often (although certainly not always), correlates to a deterioration in health. While old …

Children generally see grandparents as a source of unconditional love, affection and acceptance. The benefits of this unique relationship run both …

Strokes are caused when blood circulation to the brain fails, which causes a type of “brain attack” that can be devastating to individuals. Strokes …