Making the Aged Care Home Into Mum’s New True Home

4 December 2017
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Many people who are faced with the difficult reality of an ill or incapacitated parent find that an aged care home can be the best solution for all involved. Whilst it can be difficult to no longer have mum at home, there are several things you can do to make the aged care home into a true new home. Here are several helpful guidelines that you can use to make mum's transition easier. Read More

Why Retirement Communities are Great for Seniors Who Can No Longer Drive

29 August 2017
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Whether your eyesight is declining or your joints can no longer handle sitting in a car for long periods, losing your ability to drive can be incredibly upsetting and may feel like a prison sentence. If you can't get around, how can you enjoy your golden years? Some of the most obvious solutions are also the least useful. Asking family members to drive you around, for example, is only practical when they have free hours in their day. Read More

Living the independent life

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I'm still pretty independent, and I think I'm a pretty good example of how to live independently as a senior. I mean, I've even learnt how to send messages to the grandkids, which is pretty good for an old duck like me! I am finding it pretty hard to care for my husband these days though, as he is getting really unsteady on his feet. I'm researching the different options to see whether we can live together still or whether he'll need to go into a different facility to me when we move out. It's a big decision, so I'm keeping all of my thoughts and research here on this blog.